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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.58, 22,264.56 and 8,263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.58, 22,264.56 and 8,263.81 is: 12,396.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.58 : 22,264.56 = 8,263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.58/22,264.56 = 8,263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.58x = 22,264.56 × 8,263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.58x = 183,990,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,990,093.57/14,842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,396.10

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