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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.46, 22,434.77 and 8,286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.46, 22,434.77 and 8,286.67 is: 12,434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.46 : 22,434.77 = 8,286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.46/22,434.77 = 8,286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.46x = 22,434.77 × 8,286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.46x = 185,909,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,909,535.52/14,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.21

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