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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.52, 22,292.10 and 8,296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.52, 22,292.10 and 8,296.44 is: 12,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.52 : 22,292.10 = 8,296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.52/22,292.10 = 8,296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.52x = 22,292.10 × 8,296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.52x = 184,945,070.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,945,070.12/14,858.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.07

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