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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.94, 22,353.33 and 8,326.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.94, 22,353.33 and 8,326.44 is: 12,494.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.94 : 22,353.33 = 8,326.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.94/22,353.33 = 8,326.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.94x = 22,353.33 × 8,326.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.94x = 186,123,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,123,507.65/14,895.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,494.92

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