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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.77, 22,195.35 and 8,264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.77, 22,195.35 and 8,264.54 is: 12,396.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.77 : 22,195.35 = 8,264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.77/22,195.35 = 8,264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.77x = 22,195.35 × 8,264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.77x = 183,434,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,434,357.89/14,796.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.92

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