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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.73, 22,019.31 and 8,847.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.73, 22,019.31 and 8,847.57 is: 13,245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.73 : 22,019.31 = 8,847.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.73/22,019.31 = 8,847.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.73x = 22,019.31 × 8,847.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.73x = 194,817,386.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,817,386.58/14,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.02

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