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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.36, 22,281.90 and 8,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.36, 22,281.90 and 8,284.68 is: 12,415.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.36 : 22,281.90 = 8,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.36/22,281.90 = 8,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.36x = 22,281.90 × 8,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.36x = 184,598,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,598,411.29/14,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,415.52

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