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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.80, 22,266.36 and 8,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.80, 22,266.36 and 8,265.04 is: 12,397.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.80 : 22,266.36 = 8,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.80/22,266.36 = 8,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.80x = 22,266.36 × 8,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.80x = 184,032,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,032,356.05/14,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.93

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