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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.52, 22,367.88 and 8,323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.52, 22,367.88 and 8,323.92 is: 12,485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.52 : 22,367.88 = 8,323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.52/22,367.88 = 8,323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.52x = 22,367.88 × 8,323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.52x = 186,188,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,188,443.69/14,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,485.38

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