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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.96, 22,422.12 and 8,700.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.96, 22,422.12 and 8,700.72 is: 13,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.96 : 22,422.12 = 8,700.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.96/22,422.12 = 8,700.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.96x = 22,422.12 × 8,700.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.96x = 195,088,587.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,088,587.93/14,934.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.55

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