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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.08, 22,460.49 and 8,416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.08, 22,460.49 and 8,416.98 is: 12,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.08 : 22,460.49 = 8,416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.08/22,460.49 = 8,416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.08x = 22,460.49 × 8,416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.08x = 189,049,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,049,495.12/14,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,615.01

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