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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.20, 22,410.28 and 8,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.20, 22,410.28 and 8,710.14 is: 13,039.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.20 : 22,410.28 = 8,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.20/22,410.28 = 8,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.20x = 22,410.28 × 8,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.20x = 195,196,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,196,676.24/14,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,039.89

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