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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.98, 22,432.98 and 8,383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.98, 22,432.98 and 8,383.70 is: 12,577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.98 : 22,432.98 = 8,383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.98/22,432.98 = 8,383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.98x = 22,432.98 × 8,383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.98x = 188,071,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,071,374.43/14,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,577.52

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