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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.44, 22,292.39 and 8,955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.44, 22,292.39 and 8,955.04 is: 13,414.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.44 : 22,292.39 = 8,955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.44/22,292.39 = 8,955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.44x = 22,292.39 × 8,955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.44x = 199,629,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,629,244.15/14,881.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.65

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