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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.06, 22,363.87 and 8,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.06, 22,363.87 and 8,253.24 is: 12,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.06 : 22,363.87 = 8,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.06/22,363.87 = 8,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.06x = 22,363.87 × 8,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.06x = 184,574,446.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,574,446.43/14,907.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.68

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