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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.57, 22,364.62 and 8,253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.57, 22,364.62 and 8,253.74 is: 12,382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.57 : 22,364.62 = 8,253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.57/22,364.62 = 8,253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.57x = 22,364.62 × 8,253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.57x = 184,591,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,591,758.68/14,907.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.42

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