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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.03, 22,407.44 and 8,704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.03, 22,407.44 and 8,704.79 is: 13,053.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.03 : 22,407.44 = 8,704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.03/22,407.44 = 8,704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.03x = 22,407.44 × 8,704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.03x = 195,051,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,051,904.08/14,943.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.04

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