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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.84, 22,303.24 and 8,205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.84, 22,303.24 and 8,205.02 is: 12,307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.84 : 22,303.24 = 8,205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.84/22,303.24 = 8,205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.84x = 22,303.24 × 8,205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.84x = 182,998,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,998,398.24/14,868.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.51

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