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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.90, 22,208.55 and 8,233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.90, 22,208.55 and 8,233.90 is: 12,359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.90 : 22,208.55 = 8,233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.90/22,208.55 = 8,233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.90x = 22,208.55 × 8,233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.90x = 182,862,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,862,979.85/14,794.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.87

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