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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.33, 22,268.67 and 8,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.33, 22,268.67 and 8,266.56 is: 12,400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.33 : 22,268.67 = 8,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.33/22,268.67 = 8,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.33x = 22,268.67 × 8,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.33x = 184,085,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,085,296.68/14,845.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.22

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