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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,958.63, 22,409.22 and 8,364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,958.63, 22,409.22 and 8,364.84 is: 12,531.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,958.63 : 22,409.22 = 8,364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,958.63/22,409.22 = 8,364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,958.63x = 22,409.22 × 8,364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,958.63x = 187,449,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,449,539.82/14,958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.20

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