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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.76, 22,064.28 and 8,825.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.76, 22,064.28 and 8,825.73 is: 13,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.76 : 22,064.28 = 8,825.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.76/22,064.28 = 8,825.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.76x = 22,064.28 × 8,825.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.76x = 194,733,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,733,435.84/14,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.28

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