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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.77, 22,301.13 and 8,293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.77, 22,301.13 and 8,293.10 is: 12,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.77 : 22,301.13 = 8,293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.77/22,301.13 = 8,293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.77x = 22,301.13 × 8,293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.77x = 184,945,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,945,459.74/14,886.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,423.48

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