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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.06, 22,327.08 and 8,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.06, 22,327.08 and 8,234.88 is: 12,351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.06 : 22,327.08 = 8,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.06/22,327.08 = 8,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.06x = 22,327.08 × 8,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.06x = 183,860,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,860,824.55/14,886.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,351.21

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