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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.78, 22,202.19 and 8,964.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.78, 22,202.19 and 8,964.06 is: 13,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.78 : 22,202.19 = 8,964.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.78/22,202.19 = 8,964.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.78x = 22,202.19 × 8,964.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.78x = 199,021,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,021,763.29/14,808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.44

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