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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.44, 22,277.84 and 8,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.44, 22,277.84 and 8,272.68 is: 12,409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.44 : 22,277.84 = 8,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.44/22,277.84 = 8,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.44x = 22,277.84 × 8,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.44x = 184,297,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,297,441.41/14,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.40

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