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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.93, 22,044.46 and 8,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.93, 22,044.46 and 8,794.16 is: 13,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.93 : 22,044.46 = 8,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.93/22,044.46 = 8,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.93x = 22,044.46 × 8,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.93x = 193,862,398.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,862,398.13/14,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.17

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