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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.33, 22,267.17 and 8,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.33, 22,267.17 and 8,265.56 is: 12,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.33 : 22,267.17 = 8,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.33/22,267.17 = 8,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.33x = 22,267.17 × 8,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.33x = 184,050,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,050,629.67/14,844.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.72

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