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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.27, 22,410.72 and 8,374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.27, 22,410.72 and 8,374.68 is: 12,539.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.27 : 22,410.72 = 8,374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.27/22,410.72 = 8,374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.27x = 22,410.72 × 8,374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.27x = 187,682,608.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,682,608.57/14,967.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,539.54

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