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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.82, 22,397.73 and 8,701.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.82, 22,397.73 and 8,701.75 is: 13,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.82 : 22,397.73 = 8,701.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.82/22,397.73 = 8,701.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.82x = 22,397.73 × 8,701.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.82x = 194,899,447.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,899,447.03/14,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.32

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