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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.73, 22,385.99 and 8,358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.73, 22,385.99 and 8,358.14 is: 12,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.73 : 22,385.99 = 8,358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.73/22,385.99 = 8,358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.73x = 22,385.99 × 8,358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.73x = 187,105,084.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,105,084.74/14,950.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.78

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