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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,808.08, 22,212.36 and 8,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,808.08, 22,212.36 and 8,275.88 is: 12,413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,808.08 : 22,212.36 = 8,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,808.08/22,212.36 = 8,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,808.08x = 22,212.36 × 8,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,808.08x = 183,826,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,826,825.88/14,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.95

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