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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,927.15, 22,341.50 and 8,253.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,927.15, 22,341.50 and 8,253.38 is: 12,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,927.15 : 22,341.50 = 8,253.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,927.15/22,341.50 = 8,253.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,927.15x = 22,341.50 × 8,253.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,927.15x = 184,392,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,392,903.86/14,927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.85

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