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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.24, 22,250.70 and 8,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.24, 22,250.70 and 8,990.28 is: 13,484.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.24 : 22,250.70 = 8,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.24/22,250.70 = 8,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.24x = 22,250.70 × 8,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.24x = 200,040,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,040,023.20/14,835.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.11

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