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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.99, 22,269.68 and 8,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.99, 22,269.68 and 8,267.22 is: 12,401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.99 : 22,269.68 = 8,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.99/22,269.68 = 8,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.99x = 22,269.68 × 8,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.99x = 184,108,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,108,343.89/14,845.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.22

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