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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,831.80, 22,247.70 and 8,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,831.80, 22,247.70 and 8,999.80 is: 13,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,831.80 : 22,247.70 = 8,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,831.80/22,247.70 = 8,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,831.80x = 22,247.70 × 8,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,831.80x = 200,224,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,224,850.46/14,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.70

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