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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.24, 22,406.06 and 8,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.24, 22,406.06 and 8,704.44 is: 13,052.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.24 : 22,406.06 = 8,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.24/22,406.06 = 8,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.24x = 22,406.06 × 8,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.24x = 195,032,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,032,204.91/14,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.41

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