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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,722.60, 22,083.90 and 8,890.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,722.60, 22,083.90 and 8,890.60 is: 13,335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,722.60 : 22,083.90 = 8,890.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,722.60/22,083.90 = 8,890.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,722.60x = 22,083.90 × 8,890.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,722.60x = 196,339,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,339,121.34/14,722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.90

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