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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.55, 22,441.46 and 8,403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.55, 22,441.46 and 8,403.62 is: 12,593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.55 : 22,441.46 = 8,403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.55/22,441.46 = 8,403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.55x = 22,441.46 × 8,403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.55x = 188,589,347.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,589,347.86/14,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.15

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