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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,760.96, 22,141.28 and 8,839.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,760.96, 22,141.28 and 8,839.50 is: 13,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,760.96 : 22,141.28 = 8,839.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,760.96/22,141.28 = 8,839.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,760.96x = 22,141.28 × 8,839.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,760.96x = 195,717,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,717,800.36/14,760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,259.15

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