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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.22, 22,018.57 and 8,847.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.22, 22,018.57 and 8,847.06 is: 13,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.22 : 22,018.57 = 8,847.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.22/22,018.57 = 8,847.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.22x = 22,018.57 × 8,847.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.22x = 194,799,609.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,799,609.90/14,708.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,244.27

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