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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841, 22,242.06 and 8,270.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841, 22,242.06 and 8,270.28 is: 12,394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841 : 22,242.06 = 8,270.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841/22,242.06 = 8,270.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841x = 22,242.06 × 8,270.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841x = 183,948,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,948,063.98/14,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.59

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