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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.76, 22,403.67 and 8,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.76, 22,403.67 and 8,705.68 is: 13,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.76 : 22,403.67 = 8,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.76/22,403.67 = 8,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.76x = 22,403.67 × 8,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.76x = 195,039,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,039,181.85/14,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.23

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