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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,797.77, 22,196.85 and 8,265.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,797.77, 22,196.85 and 8,265.54 is: 12,398.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,797.77 : 22,196.85 = 8,265.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,797.77/22,196.85 = 8,265.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,797.77x = 22,196.85 × 8,265.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,797.77x = 183,468,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,468,951.55/14,797.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.42

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