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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.46, 22,433.27 and 8,285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.46, 22,433.27 and 8,285.67 is: 12,432.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.46 : 22,433.27 = 8,285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.46/22,433.27 = 8,285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.46x = 22,433.27 × 8,285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.46x = 185,874,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,874,630.81/14,950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,432.70

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