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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.94, 22,204.08 and 8,571.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.94, 22,204.08 and 8,571.26 is: 12,853.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.94 : 22,204.08 = 8,571.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.94/22,204.08 = 8,571.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.94x = 22,204.08 × 8,571.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.94x = 190,316,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,316,942.74/14,806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.23

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