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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,844.99, 22,268.18 and 8,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,844.99, 22,268.18 and 8,266.22 is: 12,399.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,844.99 : 22,268.18 = 8,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,844.99/22,268.18 = 8,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,844.99x = 22,268.18 × 8,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,844.99x = 184,073,522.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,073,522.21/14,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.71

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