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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.58, 22,349.66 and 8,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.58, 22,349.66 and 8,666.40 is: 12,995.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.58 : 22,349.66 = 8,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.58/22,349.66 = 8,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.58x = 22,349.66 × 8,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.58x = 193,691,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,691,093.42/14,904.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.41

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