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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.23, 22,385.24 and 8,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.23, 22,385.24 and 8,357.64 is: 12,514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.23 : 22,385.24 = 8,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.23/22,385.24 = 8,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.23x = 22,385.24 × 8,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.23x = 187,087,777.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,087,777.23/14,950.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.04

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