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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.80, 22,235.70 and 8,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.80, 22,235.70 and 8,583.80 is: 12,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.80 : 22,235.70 = 8,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.80/22,235.70 = 8,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.80x = 22,235.70 × 8,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.80x = 190,866,801.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,866,801.66/14,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,865.29

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