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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.26, 22,385.50 and 8,361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.26, 22,385.50 and 8,361.45 is: 12,515.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.26 : 22,385.50 = 8,361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.26/22,385.50 = 8,361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.26x = 22,385.50 × 8,361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.26x = 187,175,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,175,218.07/14,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,515.68

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