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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.48, 22,203.89 and 8,558.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.48, 22,203.89 and 8,558.71 is: 12,838.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.48 : 22,203.89 = 8,558.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.48/22,203.89 = 8,558.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.48x = 22,203.89 × 8,558.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.48x = 190,036,714.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,036,714.07/14,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.17

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