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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.26, 22,202.78 and 8,224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.26, 22,202.78 and 8,224.25 is: 12,336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.26 : 22,202.78 = 8,224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.26/22,202.78 = 8,224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.26x = 22,202.78 × 8,224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.26x = 182,601,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,601,213.42/14,802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.04

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