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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.72, 22,388.98 and 8,360.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.72, 22,388.98 and 8,360.14 is: 12,517.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.72 : 22,388.98 = 8,360.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.72/22,388.98 = 8,360.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.72x = 22,388.98 × 8,360.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.72x = 187,175,007.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,175,007.26/14,952.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,517.79

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