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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.33, 22,432.83 and 8,308.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.33, 22,432.83 and 8,308.77 is: 12,451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.33 : 22,432.83 = 8,308.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.33/22,432.83 = 8,308.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.33x = 22,432.83 × 8,308.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.33x = 186,389,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,389,224.92/14,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,451.41

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