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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.30, 22,205.55 and 8,557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.30, 22,205.55 and 8,557.30 is: 12,841.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.30 : 22,205.55 = 8,557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.30/22,205.55 = 8,557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.30x = 22,205.55 × 8,557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.30x = 190,019,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,019,553.02/14,797.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.50

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