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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.26, 22,399.92 and 8,703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.26, 22,399.92 and 8,703.18 is: 13,029.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.26 : 22,399.92 = 8,703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.26/22,399.92 = 8,703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.26x = 22,399.92 × 8,703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.26x = 194,950,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,950,535.75/14,962.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,029.48

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