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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.56, 22,308.96 and 8,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.56, 22,308.96 and 8,952.96 is: 13,432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.56 : 22,308.96 = 8,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.56/22,308.96 = 8,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.56x = 22,308.96 × 8,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.56x = 199,731,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,731,226.52/14,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,432.22

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