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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,802.48, 22,184.28 and 8,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,802.48, 22,184.28 and 8,225.28 is: 12,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,802.48 : 22,184.28 = 8,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,802.48/22,184.28 = 8,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,802.48x = 22,184.28 × 8,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,802.48x = 182,471,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,471,914.60/14,802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.12

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