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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.65, 22,401.73 and 8,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.65, 22,401.73 and 8,359.84 is: 12,523.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.65 : 22,401.73 = 8,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.65/22,401.73 = 8,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.65x = 22,401.73 × 8,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.65x = 187,274,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,274,878.52/14,953.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.69

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