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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,826.72, 22,204.64 and 8,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,826.72, 22,204.64 and 8,236.56 is: 12,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826.72 : 22,204.64 = 8,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826.72/22,204.64 = 8,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826.72x = 22,204.64 × 8,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826.72x = 182,889,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,889,849.64/14,826.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.15

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