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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.40, 22,013.70 and 8,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.40, 22,013.70 and 8,870.20 is: 13,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.40 : 22,013.70 = 8,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.40/22,013.70 = 8,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.40x = 22,013.70 × 8,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.40x = 195,265,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,265,921.74/14,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.91

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