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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.68, 22,203.60 and 8,960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.68, 22,203.60 and 8,960.68 is: 13,449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.68 : 22,203.60 = 8,960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.68/22,203.60 = 8,960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.68x = 22,203.60 × 8,960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.68x = 198,959,354.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,959,354.45/14,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,449.85

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