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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,940.21, 22,397.36 and 8,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,940.21, 22,397.36 and 8,771.25 is: 13,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,940.21 : 22,397.36 = 8,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,940.21/22,397.36 = 8,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,940.21x = 22,397.36 × 8,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,940.21x = 196,452,800.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,452,800.04/14,940.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.27

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