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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.86, 22,083.27 and 8,888.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.86, 22,083.27 and 8,888.56 is: 13,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.86 : 22,083.27 = 8,888.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.86/22,083.27 = 8,888.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.86x = 22,083.27 × 8,888.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.86x = 196,288,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,288,470.39/14,744.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.33

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