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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.69, 22,300.97 and 8,217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.69, 22,300.97 and 8,217.47 is: 12,325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.69 : 22,300.97 = 8,217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.69/22,300.97 = 8,217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.69x = 22,300.97 × 8,217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.69x = 183,257,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,257,551.95/14,868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.06

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