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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.46, 22,279.35 and 8,273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.46, 22,279.35 and 8,273.67 is: 12,410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.46 : 22,279.35 = 8,273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.46/22,279.35 = 8,273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.46x = 22,279.35 × 8,273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.46x = 184,331,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,331,989.71/14,852.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,410.87

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