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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,796.78, 22,195.36 and 8,264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,796.78, 22,195.36 and 8,264.52 is: 12,396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,796.78 : 22,195.36 = 8,264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,796.78/22,195.36 = 8,264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,796.78x = 22,195.36 × 8,264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,796.78x = 183,433,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,433,996.63/14,796.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.89

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