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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.84, 22,260.86 and 8,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.84, 22,260.86 and 8,266.02 is: 12,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.84 : 22,260.86 = 8,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.84/22,260.86 = 8,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.84x = 22,260.86 × 8,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.84x = 184,008,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,008,713.98/14,859.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,382.95

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