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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.37, 22,407.41 and 8,291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.37, 22,407.41 and 8,291.81 is: 12,425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.37 : 22,407.41 = 8,291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.37/22,407.41 = 8,291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.37x = 22,407.41 × 8,291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.37x = 185,797,986.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,797,986.31/14,952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,425.99

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