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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,927.52, 22,342.06 and 8,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,927.52, 22,342.06 and 8,253.76 is: 12,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,927.52 : 22,342.06 = 8,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,927.52/22,342.06 = 8,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,927.52x = 22,342.06 × 8,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,927.52x = 184,406,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,406,001.15/14,927.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.43

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