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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.57, 22,355.76 and 8,328.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.57, 22,355.76 and 8,328.06 is: 12,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.57 : 22,355.76 = 8,328.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.57/22,355.76 = 8,328.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.57x = 22,355.76 × 8,328.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.57x = 186,180,110.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,180,110.63/14,897.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,497.35

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