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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.20, 22,407.29 and 8,708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.20, 22,407.29 and 8,708.13 is: 13,036.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.20 : 22,407.29 = 8,708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.20/22,407.29 = 8,708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.20x = 22,407.29 × 8,708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.20x = 195,125,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,125,594.27/14,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.88

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