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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.14, 22,397.99 and 8,357.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.14, 22,397.99 and 8,357.33 is: 12,519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.14 : 22,397.99 = 8,357.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.14/22,397.99 = 8,357.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.14x = 22,397.99 × 8,357.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.14x = 187,187,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,187,407.98/14,951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,519.94

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