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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.06, 22,235.31 and 8,249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.06, 22,235.31 and 8,249.58 is: 12,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.06 : 22,235.31 = 8,249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.06/22,235.31 = 8,249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.06x = 22,235.31 × 8,249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.06x = 183,431,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,431,968.67/14,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.76

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