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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.97, 22,417.97 and 8,373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.97, 22,417.97 and 8,373.69 is: 12,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.97 : 22,417.97 = 8,373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.97/22,417.97 = 8,373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.97x = 22,417.97 × 8,373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.97x = 187,721,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,721,089.34/14,942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.50

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