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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.49, 22,299.93 and 8,298.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.49, 22,299.93 and 8,298.33 is: 12,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.49 : 22,299.93 = 8,298.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.49/22,299.93 = 8,298.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.49x = 22,299.93 × 8,298.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.49x = 185,052,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,052,178.12/14,888.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.21

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