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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.40, 22,317.30 and 8,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.40, 22,317.30 and 8,306.40 is: 12,468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.40 : 22,317.30 = 8,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.40/22,317.30 = 8,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.40x = 22,317.30 × 8,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.40x = 185,376,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,376,420.72/14,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.65

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