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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.02, 22,418.82 and 8,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.02, 22,418.82 and 8,371.26 is: 12,540.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.02 : 22,418.82 = 8,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.02/22,418.82 = 8,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.02x = 22,418.82 × 8,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.02x = 187,673,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,673,771.11/14,965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.83

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