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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.80, 22,268.40 and 8,701.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.80, 22,268.40 and 8,701.60 is: 13,035.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.80 : 22,268.40 = 8,701.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.80/22,268.40 = 8,701.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.80x = 22,268.40 × 8,701.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.80x = 193,770,709.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,770,709.44/14,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.54

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