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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.38, 22,504.05 and 8,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.38, 22,504.05 and 8,414.70 is: 12,625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.38 : 22,504.05 = 8,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.38/22,504.05 = 8,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.38x = 22,504.05 × 8,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.38x = 189,364,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,364,829.54/14,998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.69

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