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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.74, 22,415.81 and 8,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.74, 22,415.81 and 8,710.94 is: 13,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.74 : 22,415.81 = 8,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.74/22,415.81 = 8,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.74x = 22,415.81 × 8,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.74x = 195,262,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,262,775.96/14,948.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.16

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