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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.28, 22,205.94 and 8,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.28, 22,205.94 and 8,966.56 is: 13,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.28 : 22,205.94 = 8,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.28/22,205.94 = 8,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.28x = 22,205.94 × 8,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.28x = 199,110,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,110,893.37/14,811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.19

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