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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.40, 22,446.60 and 8,737.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.40, 22,446.60 and 8,737.30 is: 13,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.40 : 22,446.60 = 8,737.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.40/22,446.60 = 8,737.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.40x = 22,446.60 × 8,737.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.40x = 196,122,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,122,678.18/14,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,090.20

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