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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.90, 21,774.60 and 9,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.90, 21,774.60 and 9,270.30 is: 13,918.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.90 : 21,774.60 = 9,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.90/21,774.60 = 9,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.90x = 21,774.60 × 9,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.90x = 201,857,074.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,857,074.38/14,502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,918.39

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