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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.69, 22,239.05 and 8,904.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.69, 22,239.05 and 8,904.74 is: 13,338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.69 : 22,239.05 = 8,904.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.69/22,239.05 = 8,904.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.69x = 22,239.05 × 8,904.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.69x = 198,032,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,032,898.36/14,846.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,338.52

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