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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,884.59, 22,314.06 and 8,558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,884.59, 22,314.06 and 8,558.13 is: 12,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884.59 : 22,314.06 = 8,558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884.59/22,314.06 = 8,558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884.59x = 22,314.06 × 8,558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884.59x = 190,966,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,966,626.31/14,884.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.82

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