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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.57, 22,386.79 and 8,353.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.57, 22,386.79 and 8,353.99 is: 12,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.57 : 22,386.79 = 8,353.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.57/22,386.79 = 8,353.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.57x = 22,386.79 × 8,353.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.57x = 187,019,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,019,019.79/14,929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.75

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