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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.08, 22,152.18 and 8,204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.08, 22,152.18 and 8,204.06 is: 12,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.08 : 22,152.18 = 8,204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.08/22,152.18 = 8,204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.08x = 22,152.18 × 8,204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.08x = 181,737,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,737,813.85/14,799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.35

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