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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.20, 22,051.80 and 8,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.20, 22,051.80 and 8,854.80 is: 13,282.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.20 : 22,051.80 = 8,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.20/22,051.80 = 8,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.20x = 22,051.80 × 8,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.20x = 195,264,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,264,278.64/14,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.20

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