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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.16, 22,090.19 and 8,889.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.16, 22,090.19 and 8,889.39 is: 13,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.16 : 22,090.19 = 8,889.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.16/22,090.19 = 8,889.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.16x = 22,090.19 × 8,889.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.16x = 196,368,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,368,269.64/14,734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.42

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