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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.58, 22,270.55 and 8,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.58, 22,270.55 and 8,267.81 is: 12,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.58 : 22,270.55 = 8,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.58/22,270.55 = 8,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.58x = 22,270.55 × 8,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.58x = 184,128,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,128,523.30/14,846.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,402.08

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