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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.97, 22,422.48 and 8,376.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.97, 22,422.48 and 8,376.69 is: 12,567.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.97 : 22,422.48 = 8,376.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.97/22,422.48 = 8,376.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.97x = 22,422.48 × 8,376.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.97x = 187,826,163.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,826,163.99/14,945.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.01

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