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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.52, 22,284.08 and 8,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.52, 22,284.08 and 8,280.50 is: 12,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.52 : 22,284.08 = 8,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.52/22,284.08 = 8,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.52x = 22,284.08 × 8,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.52x = 184,523,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,523,324.44/14,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.17

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