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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.88, 22,263.50 and 8,263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.88, 22,263.50 and 8,263.11 is: 12,395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.88 : 22,263.50 = 8,263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.88/22,263.50 = 8,263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.88x = 22,263.50 × 8,263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.88x = 183,965,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,965,749.49/14,841.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.05

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