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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.72, 22,242.84 and 8,922.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.72, 22,242.84 and 8,922.07 is: 13,370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.72 : 22,242.84 = 8,922.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.72/22,242.84 = 8,922.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.72x = 22,242.84 × 8,922.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.72x = 198,452,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,452,175.48/14,842.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.34

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