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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.57, 22,213.97 and 8,237.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.57, 22,213.97 and 8,237.36 is: 12,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.57 : 22,213.97 = 8,237.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.57/22,213.97 = 8,237.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.57x = 22,213.97 × 8,237.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.57x = 182,984,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,984,467.92/14,806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.33

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