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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.44, 22,197.78 and 8,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.44, 22,197.78 and 8,225.16 is: 12,341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.44 : 22,197.78 = 8,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.44/22,197.78 = 8,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.44x = 22,197.78 × 8,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.44x = 182,580,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,580,292.14/14,794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.14

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