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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.11, 22,470.80 and 8,423.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.11, 22,470.80 and 8,423.18 is: 12,622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.11 : 22,470.80 = 8,423.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.11/22,470.80 = 8,423.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.11x = 22,470.80 × 8,423.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.11x = 189,275,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,275,593.14/14,995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,622.49

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