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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,840.02, 22,260.70 and 8,261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,840.02, 22,260.70 and 8,261.24 is: 12,392.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,840.02 : 22,260.70 = 8,261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,840.02/22,260.70 = 8,261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,840.02x = 22,260.70 × 8,261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,840.02x = 183,901,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,901,051.25/14,840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.24

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