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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.96, 22,149.22 and 8,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.96, 22,149.22 and 8,838.92 is: 13,261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.96 : 22,149.22 = 8,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.96/22,149.22 = 8,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.96x = 22,149.22 × 8,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.96x = 195,775,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,775,183.64/14,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.24

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