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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.36, 22,462.08 and 8,741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.36, 22,462.08 and 8,741.16 is: 13,107.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.36 : 22,462.08 = 8,741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.36/22,462.08 = 8,741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.36x = 22,462.08 × 8,741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.36x = 196,344,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,344,635.21/14,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.68

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