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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.52, 22,414.10 and 8,376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.52, 22,414.10 and 8,376.93 is: 12,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.52 : 22,414.10 = 8,376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.52/22,414.10 = 8,376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.52x = 22,414.10 × 8,376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.52x = 187,761,304.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,761,304.83/14,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,542.91

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