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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.70, 22,048.05 and 8,866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.70, 22,048.05 and 8,866.70 is: 13,300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.70 : 22,048.05 = 8,866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.70/22,048.05 = 8,866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.70x = 22,048.05 × 8,866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.70x = 195,493,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,493,444.94/14,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,300.05

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