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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.44, 22,425.66 and 8,379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.44, 22,425.66 and 8,379.86 is: 12,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.44 : 22,425.66 = 8,379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.44/22,425.66 = 8,379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.44x = 22,425.66 × 8,379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.44x = 187,923,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,923,779.08/14,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.58

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