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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.48, 22,210.72 and 8,969.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.48, 22,210.72 and 8,969.68 is: 13,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.48 : 22,210.72 = 8,969.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.48/22,210.72 = 8,969.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.48x = 22,210.72 × 8,969.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.48x = 199,223,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,223,050.97/14,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,447.86

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