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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.22, 22,416.84 and 8,372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.22, 22,416.84 and 8,372.94 is: 12,561.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.22 : 22,416.84 = 8,372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.22/22,416.84 = 8,372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.22x = 22,416.84 × 8,372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.22x = 187,694,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,694,856.31/14,942.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.38

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