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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.81, 22,216.71 and 8,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.81, 22,216.71 and 8,242.94 is: 12,352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.81 : 22,216.71 = 8,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.81/22,216.71 = 8,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.81x = 22,216.71 × 8,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.81x = 183,131,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,131,007.53/14,825.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.18

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