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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.20, 22,044.60 and 8,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.20, 22,044.60 and 8,893.20 is: 13,313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.20 : 22,044.60 = 8,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.20/22,044.60 = 8,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.20x = 22,044.60 × 8,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.20x = 196,047,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,047,036.72/14,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.71

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