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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.70, 22,471.18 and 8,747.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.70, 22,471.18 and 8,747.22 is: 13,116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.70 : 22,471.18 = 8,747.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.70/22,471.18 = 8,747.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.70x = 22,471.18 × 8,747.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.70x = 196,560,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,560,355.12/14,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.53

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