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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.69, 22,356.23 and 8,324.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.69, 22,356.23 and 8,324.87 is: 12,487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.69 : 22,356.23 = 8,324.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.69/22,356.23 = 8,324.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.69x = 22,356.23 × 8,324.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.69x = 186,112,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,112,555.03/14,903.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,487.69

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