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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.44, 22,449.65 and 8,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.44, 22,449.65 and 8,307.02 is: 12,460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.44 : 22,449.65 = 8,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.44/22,449.65 = 8,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.44x = 22,449.65 × 8,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.44x = 186,489,712.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,489,712.31/14,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.53

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