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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.72, 22,017.82 and 8,846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.72, 22,017.82 and 8,846.56 is: 13,243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.72 : 22,017.82 = 8,846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.72/22,017.82 = 8,846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.72x = 22,017.82 × 8,846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.72x = 194,781,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,781,965.70/14,707.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.52

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