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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.24, 22,468.74 and 8,404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.24, 22,468.74 and 8,404.48 is: 12,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.24 : 22,468.74 = 8,404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.24/22,468.74 = 8,404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.24x = 22,468.74 × 8,404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.24x = 188,838,075.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,838,075.96/14,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,590.68

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