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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.40, 22,404.90 and 8,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.40, 22,404.90 and 8,348.60 is: 12,528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.40 : 22,404.90 = 8,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.40/22,404.90 = 8,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.40x = 22,404.90 × 8,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.40x = 187,049,548.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,049,548.14/14,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.94

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