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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.98, 22,435.98 and 8,385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.98, 22,435.98 and 8,385.70 is: 12,580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.98 : 22,435.98 = 8,385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.98/22,435.98 = 8,385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.98x = 22,435.98 × 8,385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.98x = 188,141,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,141,397.49/14,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,580.52

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