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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.72, 22,013.32 and 8,843.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.72, 22,013.32 and 8,843.56 is: 13,239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.72 : 22,013.32 = 8,843.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.72/22,013.32 = 8,843.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.72x = 22,013.32 × 8,843.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.72x = 194,676,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,676,116.22/14,704.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.02

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