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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.07, 22,387.55 and 8,354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.07, 22,387.55 and 8,354.49 is: 12,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.07 : 22,387.55 = 8,354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.07/22,387.55 = 8,354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.07x = 22,387.55 × 8,354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.07x = 187,036,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,036,520.83/14,930.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.50

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