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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.57, 22,135.31 and 8,831.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.57, 22,135.31 and 8,831.79 is: 13,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.57 : 22,135.31 = 8,831.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.57/22,135.31 = 8,831.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.57x = 22,135.31 × 8,831.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.57x = 195,494,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,494,365.35/14,759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,245.26

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