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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.08, 22,262.30 and 8,262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.08, 22,262.30 and 8,262.31 is: 12,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.08 : 22,262.30 = 8,262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.08/22,262.30 = 8,262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.08x = 22,262.30 × 8,262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.08x = 183,937,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,937,871.29/14,841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.83

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