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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.60, 22,043.98 and 8,793.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.60, 22,043.98 and 8,793.82 is: 13,168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.60 : 22,043.98 = 8,793.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.60/22,043.98 = 8,793.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.60x = 22,043.98 × 8,793.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.60x = 193,850,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,850,792.20/14,720.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,168.67

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