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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.69, 22,357.46 and 8,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.69, 22,357.46 and 8,329.19 is: 12,499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.69 : 22,357.46 = 8,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.69/22,357.46 = 8,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.69x = 22,357.46 × 8,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.69x = 186,219,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,219,441.29/14,898.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.05

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