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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.58, 22,326.33 and 8,755.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.58, 22,326.33 and 8,755.90 is: 13,113.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.58 : 22,326.33 = 8,755.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.58/22,326.33 = 8,755.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.58x = 22,326.33 × 8,755.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.58x = 195,487,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,487,112.85/14,907.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.27

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