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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.72, 22,333.08 and 8,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.72, 22,333.08 and 8,305.04 is: 12,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.72 : 22,333.08 = 8,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.72/22,333.08 = 8,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.72x = 22,333.08 × 8,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.72x = 185,477,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,477,122.72/14,888.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.56

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