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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.24, 22,407.21 and 8,367.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.24, 22,407.21 and 8,367.66 is: 12,547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.24 : 22,407.21 = 8,367.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.24/22,407.21 = 8,367.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.24x = 22,407.21 × 8,367.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.24x = 187,495,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,495,914.83/14,943.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.21

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