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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.53, 22,198.82 and 8,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.53, 22,198.82 and 8,961.81 is: 13,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.53 : 22,198.82 = 8,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.53/22,198.82 = 8,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.53x = 22,198.82 × 8,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.53x = 198,941,562.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,941,562.26/14,806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,436.07

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