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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.08, 22,281.81 and 8,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.08, 22,281.81 and 8,275.32 is: 12,413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.08 : 22,281.81 = 8,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.08/22,281.81 = 8,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.08x = 22,281.81 × 8,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.08x = 184,389,107.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,389,107.93/14,854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.36

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