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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.70, 22,469.68 and 8,746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.70, 22,469.68 and 8,746.21 is: 13,115.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.70 : 22,469.68 = 8,746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.70/22,469.68 = 8,746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.70x = 22,469.68 × 8,746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.70x = 196,524,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,524,539.91/14,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.01

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