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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,760.52, 22,145.57 and 8,836.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,760.52, 22,145.57 and 8,836.49 is: 13,257.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,760.52 : 22,145.57 = 8,836.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,760.52/22,145.57 = 8,836.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,760.52x = 22,145.57 × 8,836.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,760.52x = 195,688,952.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,688,952.94/14,760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.59

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