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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.24, 22,266.12 and 8,269.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.24, 22,266.12 and 8,269.48 is: 12,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.24 : 22,266.12 = 8,269.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.24/22,266.12 = 8,269.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.24x = 22,266.12 × 8,269.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.24x = 184,129,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,129,234.02/14,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.23

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