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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.57, 22,388.29 and 8,354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.57, 22,388.29 and 8,354.99 is: 12,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.57 : 22,388.29 = 8,354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.57/22,388.29 = 8,354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.57x = 22,388.29 × 8,354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.57x = 187,053,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,053,939.07/14,930.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,528.25

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