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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.70, 22,403.54 and 8,705.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.70, 22,403.54 and 8,705.63 is: 13,033.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.70 : 22,403.54 = 8,705.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.70/22,403.54 = 8,705.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.70x = 22,403.54 × 8,705.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.70x = 195,036,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,036,839.68/14,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.13

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