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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.56, 22,448.34 and 8,306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.56, 22,448.34 and 8,306.15 is: 12,459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.56 : 22,448.34 = 8,306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.56/22,448.34 = 8,306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.56x = 22,448.34 × 8,306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.56x = 186,459,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,459,167.05/14,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,459.22

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