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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.07, 22,365.37 and 8,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.07, 22,365.37 and 8,254.24 is: 12,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.07 : 22,365.37 = 8,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.07/22,365.37 = 8,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.07x = 22,365.37 × 8,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.07x = 184,609,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,609,131.67/14,908.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.17

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