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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,807.97, 22,216.41 and 8,566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,807.97, 22,216.41 and 8,566.56 is: 12,852.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,807.97 : 22,216.41 = 8,566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,807.97/22,216.41 = 8,566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,807.97x = 22,216.41 × 8,566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,807.97x = 190,318,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,318,209.25/14,807.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,852.42

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