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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.86, 22,115.01 and 8,898.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.86, 22,115.01 and 8,898.86 is: 13,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.86 : 22,115.01 = 8,898.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.86/22,115.01 = 8,898.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.86x = 22,115.01 × 8,898.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.86x = 196,798,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,798,377.89/14,730.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.60

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