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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.56, 22,496.22 and 8,404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.56, 22,496.22 and 8,404.08 is: 12,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.56 : 22,496.22 = 8,404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.56/22,496.22 = 8,404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.56x = 22,496.22 × 8,404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.56x = 189,060,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,060,032.58/14,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.21

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