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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.36, 22,193.93 and 8,218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.36, 22,193.93 and 8,218.35 is: 12,327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.36 : 22,193.93 = 8,218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.36/22,193.93 = 8,218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.36x = 22,193.93 × 8,218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.36x = 182,397,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,397,443.52/14,796.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.18

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