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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.85, 22,380.09 and 8,686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.85, 22,380.09 and 8,686.26 is: 13,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.85 : 22,380.09 = 8,686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.85/22,380.09 = 8,686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.85x = 22,380.09 × 8,686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.85x = 194,399,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,399,280.56/14,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,025.21

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