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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.33, 22,260.10 and 8,265.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.33, 22,260.10 and 8,265.53 is: 12,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.33 : 22,260.10 = 8,265.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.33/22,260.10 = 8,265.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.33x = 22,260.10 × 8,265.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.33x = 183,991,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,991,524.35/14,859.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.22

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