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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,754.84, 22,088.52 and 8,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,754.84, 22,088.52 and 8,893.68 is: 13,314.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,754.84 : 22,088.52 = 8,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,754.84/22,088.52 = 8,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,754.84x = 22,088.52 × 8,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,754.84x = 196,448,228.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,448,228.55/14,754.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,314.16

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