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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.96, 22,188.96 and 8,955.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.96, 22,188.96 and 8,955.18 is: 13,426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.96 : 22,188.96 = 8,955.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.96/22,188.96 = 8,955.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.96x = 22,188.96 × 8,955.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.96x = 198,706,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,706,130.81/14,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.13

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