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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.72, 22,330.62 and 8,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.72, 22,330.62 and 8,325 is: 12,480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.72 : 22,330.62 = 8,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.72/22,330.62 = 8,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.72x = 22,330.62 × 8,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.72x = 185,902,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,902,411.50/14,895.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.26

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