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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.52, 22,412.40 and 8,708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.52, 22,412.40 and 8,708.68 is: 13,058.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.52 : 22,412.40 = 8,708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.52/22,412.40 = 8,708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.52x = 22,412.40 × 8,708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.52x = 195,182,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,182,419.63/14,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.72

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