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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.20, 22,246.68 and 8,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.20, 22,246.68 and 8,266.16 is: 12,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.20 : 22,246.68 = 8,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.20/22,246.68 = 8,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.20x = 22,246.68 × 8,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.20x = 183,894,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,894,616.35/14,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,390.82

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