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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.37, 22,410.41 and 8,293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.37, 22,410.41 and 8,293.81 is: 12,428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.37 : 22,410.41 = 8,293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.37/22,410.41 = 8,293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.37x = 22,410.41 × 8,293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.37x = 185,867,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,867,682.56/14,954.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.99

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