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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.02, 22,277.21 and 8,272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.02, 22,277.21 and 8,272.25 is: 12,408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.02 : 22,277.21 = 8,272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.02/22,277.21 = 8,272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.02x = 22,277.21 × 8,272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.02x = 184,282,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,282,497.68/14,851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,408.74

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