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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.20, 22,179.30 and 8,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.20, 22,179.30 and 8,954.20 is: 13,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.20 : 22,179.30 = 8,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.20/22,179.30 = 8,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.20x = 22,179.30 × 8,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.20x = 198,597,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,597,888.06/14,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,431.30

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