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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.65, 22,084.93 and 8,885.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.65, 22,084.93 and 8,885.89 is: 13,322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.65 : 22,084.93 = 8,885.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.65/22,084.93 = 8,885.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.65x = 22,084.93 × 8,885.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.65x = 196,244,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,244,258.64/14,730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.17

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