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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.32, 22,365.90 and 8,334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.32, 22,365.90 and 8,334.82 is: 12,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.32 : 22,365.90 = 8,334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.32/22,365.90 = 8,334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.32x = 22,365.90 × 8,334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.32x = 186,415,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,415,750.64/14,904.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.50

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