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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,723.97, 22,092.45 and 8,398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,723.97, 22,092.45 and 8,398.59 is: 12,601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,723.97 : 22,092.45 = 8,398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,723.97/22,092.45 = 8,398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,723.97x = 22,092.45 × 8,398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,723.97x = 185,545,429.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,545,429.65/14,723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,601.59

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