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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.27, 22,276.10 and 8,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.27, 22,276.10 and 8,275.16 is: 12,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.27 : 22,276.10 = 8,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.27/22,276.10 = 8,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.27x = 22,276.10 × 8,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.27x = 184,338,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,338,291.68/14,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,417.31

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