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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.88, 22,407.03 and 8,705.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.88, 22,407.03 and 8,705.07 is: 13,053.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.88 : 22,407.03 = 8,705.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.88/22,407.03 = 8,705.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.88x = 22,407.03 × 8,705.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.88x = 195,054,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,054,764.64/14,942.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.36

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