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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.70, 22,052.55 and 8,855.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.70, 22,052.55 and 8,855.30 is: 13,282.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.70 : 22,052.55 = 8,855.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.70/22,052.55 = 8,855.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.70x = 22,052.55 × 8,855.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.70x = 195,281,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,281,946.02/14,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,282.95

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