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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.98, 22,431.48 and 8,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.98, 22,431.48 and 8,382.70 is: 12,576.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.98 : 22,431.48 = 8,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.98/22,431.48 = 8,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.98x = 22,431.48 × 8,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.98x = 188,036,367.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,036,367.40/14,951.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,576.02

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