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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.88, 22,408.53 and 8,706.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.88, 22,408.53 and 8,706.07 is: 13,054.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.88 : 22,408.53 = 8,706.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.88/22,408.53 = 8,706.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.88x = 22,408.53 × 8,706.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.88x = 195,090,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,090,230.78/14,943.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.86

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