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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,957.55, 22,407.57 and 8,363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,957.55, 22,407.57 and 8,363.73 is: 12,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,957.55 : 22,407.57 = 8,363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,957.55/22,407.57 = 8,363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,957.55x = 22,407.57 × 8,363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,957.55x = 187,410,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,410,865.44/14,957.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,529.52

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