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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,960.16, 22,411.49 and 8,366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,960.16, 22,411.49 and 8,366.36 is: 12,533.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,960.16 : 22,411.49 = 8,366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,960.16/22,411.49 = 8,366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,960.16x = 22,411.49 × 8,366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,960.16x = 187,502,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,502,439.59/14,960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,533.45

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