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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.64, 22,494.36 and 8,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.64, 22,494.36 and 8,245.34 is: 12,366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.64 : 22,494.36 = 8,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.64/22,494.36 = 8,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.64x = 22,494.36 × 8,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.64x = 185,473,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,473,646.28/14,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.86

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