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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.70, 22,388.58 and 8,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.70, 22,388.58 and 8,695.62 is: 13,018.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.70 : 22,388.58 = 8,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.70/22,388.58 = 8,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.70x = 22,388.58 × 8,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.70x = 194,682,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,682,584.02/14,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,018.15

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