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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.26, 22,065.03 and 8,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.26, 22,065.03 and 8,826.23 is: 13,240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.26 : 22,065.03 = 8,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.26/22,065.03 = 8,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.26x = 22,065.03 × 8,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.26x = 194,751,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,751,029.74/14,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.03

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