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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.36, 22,442.58 and 8,389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.36, 22,442.58 and 8,389.80 is: 12,587.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.36 : 22,442.58 = 8,389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.36/22,442.58 = 8,389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.36x = 22,442.58 × 8,389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.36x = 188,288,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,288,757.68/14,958.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.53

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