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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.04, 22,418.82 and 8,371.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.04, 22,418.82 and 8,371.23 is: 12,540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.04 : 22,418.82 = 8,371.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.04/22,418.82 = 8,371.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.04x = 22,418.82 × 8,371.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.04x = 187,673,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,673,098.55/14,965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.77

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