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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.56, 22,310.46 and 8,953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.56, 22,310.46 and 8,953.96 is: 13,433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.56 : 22,310.46 = 8,953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.56/22,310.46 = 8,953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.56x = 22,310.46 × 8,953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.56x = 199,766,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,766,966.42/14,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,433.72

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