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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.27, 22,273.10 and 8,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.27, 22,273.10 and 8,273.16 is: 12,414.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.27 : 22,273.10 = 8,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.27/22,273.10 = 8,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.27x = 22,273.10 × 8,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.27x = 184,268,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,268,920.00/14,843.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,414.31

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