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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.54, 22,483.68 and 8,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.54, 22,483.68 and 8,238.22 is: 12,356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.54 : 22,483.68 = 8,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.54/22,483.68 = 8,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.54x = 22,483.68 × 8,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.54x = 185,225,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,225,502.25/14,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.16

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