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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,826.60, 22,232.70 and 8,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,826.60, 22,232.70 and 8,245.80 is: 12,364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826.60 : 22,232.70 = 8,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826.60/22,232.70 = 8,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826.60x = 22,232.70 × 8,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826.60x = 183,326,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,326,397.66/14,826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.70

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