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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.02, 21,667.77 and 8,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.02, 21,667.77 and 8,222.24 is: 12,323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.02 : 21,667.77 = 8,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.02/21,667.77 = 8,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.02x = 21,667.77 × 8,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.02x = 178,157,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,157,659.37/14,457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.27

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