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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,697.40, 22,013.70 and 8,843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,697.40, 22,013.70 and 8,843.80 is: 13,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697.40 : 22,013.70 = 8,843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697.40/22,013.70 = 8,843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697.40x = 22,013.70 × 8,843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697.40x = 194,684,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,684,760.06/14,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.20

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