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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,925.89, 22,398.74 and 8,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,925.89, 22,398.74 and 8,265.17 is: 12,403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,925.89 : 22,398.74 = 8,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,925.89/22,398.74 = 8,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,925.89x = 22,398.74 × 8,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,925.89x = 185,129,240.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,129,240.57/14,925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.23

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