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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.50, 22,389.80 and 8,696.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.50, 22,389.80 and 8,696.42 is: 13,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.50 : 22,389.80 = 8,696.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.50/22,389.80 = 8,696.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.50x = 22,389.80 × 8,696.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.50x = 194,710,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,710,949.08/14,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,019.36

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