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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.72, 22,340.58 and 8,310.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.72, 22,340.58 and 8,310.04 is: 12,465.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.72 : 22,340.58 = 8,310.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.72/22,340.58 = 8,310.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.72x = 22,340.58 × 8,310.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.72x = 185,651,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,651,113.42/14,893.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.06

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