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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.33, 22,264.17 and 8,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.33, 22,264.17 and 8,263.56 is: 12,395.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.33 : 22,264.17 = 8,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.33/22,264.17 = 8,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.33x = 22,264.17 × 8,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.33x = 183,981,304.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,981,304.65/14,842.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,395.72

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