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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.10, 22,266.45 and 8,268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.10, 22,266.45 and 8,268.30 is: 12,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.10 : 22,266.45 = 8,268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.10/22,266.45 = 8,268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.10x = 22,266.45 × 8,268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.10x = 184,105,688.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,105,688.54/14,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,398.44

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