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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.26, 22,051.20 and 8,784.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.26, 22,051.20 and 8,784.76 is: 13,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.26 : 22,051.20 = 8,784.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.26/22,051.20 = 8,784.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.26x = 22,051.20 × 8,784.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.26x = 193,714,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,714,499.71/14,705.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,173.14

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