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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.32, 22,022.94 and 8,798.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.32, 22,022.94 and 8,798.49 is: 13,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.32 : 22,022.94 = 8,798.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.32/22,022.94 = 8,798.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.32x = 22,022.94 × 8,798.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.32x = 193,768,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,768,600.86/14,718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.13

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