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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.83, 22,266.42 and 8,265.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.83, 22,266.42 and 8,265.06 is: 12,397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.83 : 22,266.42 = 8,265.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.83/22,266.42 = 8,265.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.83x = 22,266.42 × 8,265.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.83x = 184,033,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,033,297.29/14,843.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.97

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