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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.87, 22,412.63 and 8,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.87, 22,412.63 and 8,295.29 is: 12,431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.87 : 22,412.63 = 8,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.87/22,412.63 = 8,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.87x = 22,412.63 × 8,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.87x = 185,919,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,919,227.13/14,955.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,431.19

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