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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.47, 22,377.89 and 8,248.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.47, 22,377.89 and 8,248.75 is: 12,377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.47 : 22,377.89 = 8,248.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.47/22,377.89 = 8,248.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.47x = 22,377.89 × 8,248.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.47x = 184,589,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,589,620.14/14,913.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.38

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