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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.78, 22,410.99 and 8,294.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.78, 22,410.99 and 8,294.19 is: 12,429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.78 : 22,410.99 = 8,294.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.78/22,410.99 = 8,294.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.78x = 22,410.99 × 8,294.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.78x = 185,881,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,881,009.15/14,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,429.54

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