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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.06, 22,452.09 and 8,308.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.06, 22,452.09 and 8,308.65 is: 12,462.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.06 : 22,452.09 = 8,308.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.06/22,452.09 = 8,308.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.06x = 22,452.09 × 8,308.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.06x = 186,546,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,546,557.58/14,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.98

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