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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.34, 22,261.60 and 8,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.34, 22,261.60 and 8,266.52 is: 12,383.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.34 : 22,261.60 = 8,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.34/22,261.60 = 8,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.34x = 22,261.60 × 8,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.34x = 184,025,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,025,961.63/14,860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,383.70

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