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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.88, 22,266.50 and 8,265.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.88, 22,266.50 and 8,265.11 is: 12,398.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.88 : 22,266.50 = 8,265.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.88/22,266.50 = 8,265.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.88x = 22,266.50 × 8,265.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.88x = 184,035,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,035,071.82/14,843.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.04

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