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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.94, 22,266.59 and 8,265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.94, 22,266.59 and 8,265.17 is: 12,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.94 : 22,266.59 = 8,265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.94/22,266.59 = 8,265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.94x = 22,266.59 × 8,265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.94x = 184,037,151.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,037,151.67/14,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.13

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