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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.35, 22,265.57 and 8,610.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.35, 22,265.57 and 8,610.14 is: 12,911.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.35 : 22,265.57 = 8,610.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.35/22,265.57 = 8,610.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.35x = 22,265.57 × 8,610.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.35x = 191,709,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,709,520.50/14,848.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,911.17

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