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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.78, 22,192.36 and 8,262.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.78, 22,192.36 and 8,262.52 is: 12,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.78 : 22,192.36 = 8,262.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.78/22,192.36 = 8,262.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.78x = 22,192.36 × 8,262.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.78x = 183,364,818.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,364,818.35/14,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.89

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