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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.90, 22,210.05 and 8,234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.90, 22,210.05 and 8,234.90 is: 12,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.90 : 22,210.05 = 8,234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.90/22,210.05 = 8,234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.90x = 22,210.05 × 8,234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.90x = 182,897,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,897,540.75/14,795.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.37

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