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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.08, 22,429.68 and 8,720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.08, 22,429.68 and 8,720.24 is: 13,076.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.08 : 22,429.68 = 8,720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.08/22,429.68 = 8,720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.08x = 22,429.68 × 8,720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.08x = 195,592,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,592,192.72/14,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.02

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