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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.60, 22,199.70 and 8,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.60, 22,199.70 and 8,223.80 is: 12,331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.60 : 22,199.70 = 8,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.60/22,199.70 = 8,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.60x = 22,199.70 × 8,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.60x = 182,565,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,565,892.86/14,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.70

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