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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.96, 22,442.40 and 8,792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.96, 22,442.40 and 8,792 is: 13,188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.96 : 22,442.40 = 8,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.96/22,442.40 = 8,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.96x = 22,442.40 × 8,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.96x = 197,313,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,313,580.80/14,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.56

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