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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.28, 22,072.48 and 8,808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.28, 22,072.48 and 8,808.56 is: 13,201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.28 : 22,072.48 = 8,808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.28/22,072.48 = 8,808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.28x = 22,072.48 × 8,808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.28x = 194,426,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,426,764.43/14,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.81

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