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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.57, 22,210.97 and 8,235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.57, 22,210.97 and 8,235.36 is: 12,355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.57 : 22,210.97 = 8,235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.57/22,210.97 = 8,235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.57x = 22,210.97 × 8,235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.57x = 182,915,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,915,354.49/14,804.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.33

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