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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.72, 22,245.84 and 8,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.72, 22,245.84 and 8,924.08 is: 13,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.72 : 22,245.84 = 8,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.72/22,245.84 = 8,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.72x = 22,245.84 × 8,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.72x = 198,523,655.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,523,655.83/14,844.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.35

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