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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.67, 22,356.24 and 8,324.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.67, 22,356.24 and 8,324.85 is: 12,487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.67 : 22,356.24 = 8,324.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.67/22,356.24 = 8,324.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.67x = 22,356.24 × 8,324.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.67x = 186,112,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,112,344.56/14,903.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.69

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