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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,943.69, 22,415.97 and 8,364.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,943.69, 22,415.97 and 8,364.73 is: 12,547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,943.69 : 22,415.97 = 8,364.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,943.69/22,415.97 = 8,364.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,943.69x = 22,415.97 × 8,364.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,943.69x = 187,503,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,503,536.74/14,943.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.34

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