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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.55, 22,139.11 and 8,838.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.55, 22,139.11 and 8,838.09 is: 13,257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.55 : 22,139.11 = 8,838.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.55/22,139.11 = 8,838.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.55x = 22,139.11 × 8,838.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.55x = 195,667,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,667,446.70/14,759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.01

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