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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.37, 22,450.55 and 8,311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.37, 22,450.55 and 8,311.50 is: 12,460.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.37 : 22,450.55 = 8,311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.37/22,450.55 = 8,311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.37x = 22,450.55 × 8,311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.37x = 186,597,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,597,704.77/14,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.31

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