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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,812.61, 22,218.23 and 8,234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,812.61, 22,218.23 and 8,234.60 is: 12,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,812.61 : 22,218.23 = 8,234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,812.61/22,218.23 = 8,234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,812.61x = 22,218.23 × 8,234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,812.61x = 182,958,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,958,146.25/14,812.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.52

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