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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.98, 22,473.63 and 8,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.98, 22,473.63 and 8,316.72 is: 12,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.98 : 22,473.63 = 8,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.98/22,473.63 = 8,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.98x = 22,473.63 × 8,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.98x = 186,906,888.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,906,888.09/14,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.80

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