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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.26, 22,398.42 and 8,702.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.26, 22,398.42 and 8,702.18 is: 13,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.26 : 22,398.42 = 8,702.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.26/22,398.42 = 8,702.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.26x = 22,398.42 × 8,702.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.26x = 194,915,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,915,082.56/14,961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,027.99

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