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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.30, 22,456.60 and 8,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.30, 22,456.60 and 8,730.94 is: 13,097.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.30 : 22,456.60 = 8,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.30/22,456.60 = 8,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.30x = 22,456.60 × 8,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.30x = 196,067,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,067,227.20/14,970.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,097.08

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