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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.54, 22,282.93 and 8,305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.54, 22,282.93 and 8,305.23 is: 12,440.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.54 : 22,282.93 = 8,305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.54/22,282.93 = 8,305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.54x = 22,282.93 × 8,305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.54x = 185,064,858.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,064,858.72/14,875.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.88

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