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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.80, 22,255.82 and 8,907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.80, 22,255.82 and 8,907.32 is: 13,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.80 : 22,255.82 = 8,907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.80/22,255.82 = 8,907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.80x = 22,255.82 × 8,907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.80x = 198,239,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,239,710.60/14,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.05

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