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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.47, 22,429.23 and 8,381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.47, 22,429.23 and 8,381.19 is: 12,573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.47 : 22,429.23 = 8,381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.47/22,429.23 = 8,381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.47x = 22,429.23 × 8,381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.47x = 187,983,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,983,638.18/14,950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,573.76

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