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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.60, 22,042.48 and 8,792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.60, 22,042.48 and 8,792.82 is: 13,167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.60 : 22,042.48 = 8,792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.60/22,042.48 = 8,792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.60x = 22,042.48 × 8,792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.60x = 193,815,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,815,558.99/14,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,167.18

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