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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,724.36, 22,052.52 and 8,868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,724.36, 22,052.52 and 8,868.06 is: 13,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,724.36 : 22,052.52 = 8,868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,724.36/22,052.52 = 8,868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,724.36x = 22,052.52 × 8,868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,724.36x = 195,563,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,563,070.51/14,724.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.60

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