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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.58, 22,324.83 and 8,754.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.58, 22,324.83 and 8,754.90 is: 13,111.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.58 : 22,324.83 = 8,754.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.58/22,324.83 = 8,754.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.58x = 22,324.83 × 8,754.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.58x = 195,451,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,451,654.17/14,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,111.77

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