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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.40, 22,061.70 and 8,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.40, 22,061.70 and 8,902.20 is: 13,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.40 : 22,061.70 = 8,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.40/22,061.70 = 8,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.40x = 22,061.70 × 8,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.40x = 196,397,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,397,665.74/14,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,322.86

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