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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.26, 22,204.28 and 8,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.26, 22,204.28 and 8,225.25 is: 12,337.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.26 : 22,204.28 = 8,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.26/22,204.28 = 8,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.26x = 22,204.28 × 8,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.26x = 182,635,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,635,754.07/14,803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,337.54

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