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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.70, 22,061.55 and 8,861.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.70, 22,061.55 and 8,861.30 is: 13,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.70 : 22,061.55 = 8,861.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.70/22,061.55 = 8,861.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.70x = 22,061.55 × 8,861.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.70x = 195,494,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,494,013.02/14,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.95

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