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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.08, 22,049.64 and 8,860.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.08, 22,049.64 and 8,860.68 is: 13,276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.08 : 22,049.64 = 8,860.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.08/22,049.64 = 8,860.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.08x = 22,049.64 × 8,860.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.08x = 195,374,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,374,804.16/14,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,276.28

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