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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,840.58, 22,261.56 and 8,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,840.58, 22,261.56 and 8,261.81 is: 12,393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,840.58 : 22,261.56 = 8,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,840.58/22,261.56 = 8,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,840.58x = 22,261.56 × 8,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,840.58x = 183,920,667.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,920,667.72/14,840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.09

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