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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.20, 22,408.79 and 8,709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.20, 22,408.79 and 8,709.13 is: 13,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.20 : 22,408.79 = 8,709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.20/22,408.79 = 8,709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.20x = 22,408.79 × 8,709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.20x = 195,161,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,161,065.25/14,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,038.38

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