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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.15, 22,085.68 and 8,886.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.15, 22,085.68 and 8,886.39 is: 13,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.15 : 22,085.68 = 8,886.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.15/22,085.68 = 8,886.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.15x = 22,085.68 × 8,886.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.15x = 196,261,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,261,965.90/14,731.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.92

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