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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.65, 22,270.67 and 8,271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.65, 22,270.67 and 8,271.53 is: 12,411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.65 : 22,270.67 = 8,271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.65/22,270.67 = 8,271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.65x = 22,270.67 × 8,271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.65x = 184,212,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,212,529.34/14,841.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.87

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