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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.01, 22,469.14 and 8,433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.01, 22,469.14 and 8,433.01 is: 12,637.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.01 : 22,469.14 = 8,433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.01/22,469.14 = 8,433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.01x = 22,469.14 × 8,433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.01x = 189,482,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,482,327.80/14,994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,637.21

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