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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.96, 22,358.40 and 8,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.96, 22,358.40 and 8,736 is: 13,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.96 : 22,358.40 = 8,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.96/22,358.40 = 8,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.96x = 22,358.40 × 8,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.96x = 195,322,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,322,982.40/14,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,104.56

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