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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,840.80, 22,251.32 and 8,904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,840.80, 22,251.32 and 8,904.32 is: 13,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,840.80 : 22,251.32 = 8,904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,840.80/22,251.32 = 8,904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,840.80x = 22,251.32 × 8,904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,840.80x = 198,132,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,132,873.70/14,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,350.55

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