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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.62, 22,404.79 and 8,290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.62, 22,404.79 and 8,290.05 is: 12,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.62 : 22,404.79 = 8,290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.62/22,404.79 = 8,290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.62x = 22,404.79 × 8,290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.62x = 185,736,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,736,921.25/14,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.36

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