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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.34, 22,300.99 and 8,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.34, 22,300.99 and 8,203.52 is: 12,305.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.34 : 22,300.99 = 8,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.34/22,300.99 = 8,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.34x = 22,300.99 × 8,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.34x = 182,946,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,946,485.47/14,867.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,305.26

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