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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.66, 22,087.94 and 8,887.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.66, 22,087.94 and 8,887.89 is: 13,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.66 : 22,087.94 = 8,887.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.66/22,087.94 = 8,887.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.66x = 22,087.94 × 8,887.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.66x = 196,315,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,315,136.61/14,732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.17

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