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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.42, 22,430.96 and 8,288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.42, 22,430.96 and 8,288.18 is: 12,421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.42 : 22,430.96 = 8,288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.42/22,430.96 = 8,288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.42x = 22,430.96 × 8,288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.42x = 185,911,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,911,680.46/14,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.09

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