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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.62, 22,096.41 and 8,869.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.62, 22,096.41 and 8,869.06 is: 13,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.62 : 22,096.41 = 8,869.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.62/22,096.41 = 8,869.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.62x = 22,096.41 × 8,869.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.62x = 195,974,386.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,974,386.07/14,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,323.78

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