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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.36, 22,397.08 and 8,701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.36, 22,397.08 and 8,701.28 is: 13,026.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.36 : 22,397.08 = 8,701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.36/22,397.08 = 8,701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.36x = 22,397.08 × 8,701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.36x = 194,883,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,883,264.26/14,960.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.64

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