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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.40, 22,249.80 and 8,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.40, 22,249.80 and 8,266.80 is: 12,384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.40 : 22,249.80 = 8,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.40/22,249.80 = 8,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.40x = 22,249.80 × 8,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.40x = 183,934,646.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,934,646.64/14,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,384.17

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