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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.04, 22,396.32 and 8,356.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.04, 22,396.32 and 8,356.23 is: 12,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.04 : 22,396.32 = 8,356.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.04/22,396.32 = 8,356.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.04x = 22,396.32 × 8,356.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.04x = 187,148,801.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,148,801.07/14,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.29

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