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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.94, 22,354.83 and 8,327.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.94, 22,354.83 and 8,327.44 is: 12,496.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.94 : 22,354.83 = 8,327.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.94/22,354.83 = 8,327.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.94x = 22,354.83 × 8,327.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.94x = 186,158,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,158,505.54/14,896.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,496.43

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