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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.84, 22,485.84 and 8,743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.84, 22,485.84 and 8,743.48 is: 13,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.84 : 22,485.84 = 8,743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.84/22,485.84 = 8,743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.84x = 22,485.84 × 8,743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.84x = 196,604,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,604,492.32/14,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,107.98

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