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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.04, 22,006.80 and 8,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.04, 22,006.80 and 8,763.12 is: 13,111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.04 : 22,006.80 = 8,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.04/22,006.80 = 8,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.04x = 22,006.80 × 8,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.04x = 192,848,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,848,229.22/14,708.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.76

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