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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.96, 22,193.46 and 8,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.96, 22,193.46 and 8,958.18 is: 13,430.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.96 : 22,193.46 = 8,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.96/22,193.46 = 8,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.96x = 22,193.46 × 8,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.96x = 198,813,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,813,009.50/14,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.63

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