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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.27, 22,424.06 and 8,715.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.27, 22,424.06 and 8,715.85 is: 13,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.27 : 22,424.06 = 8,715.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.27/22,424.06 = 8,715.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.27x = 22,424.06 × 8,715.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.27x = 195,444,743.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,444,743.35/14,954.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.49

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