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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,519.88, 21,770.04 and 9,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,519.88, 21,770.04 and 9,322.92 is: 13,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,519.88 : 21,770.04 = 9,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,519.88/21,770.04 = 9,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,519.88x = 21,770.04 × 9,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,519.88x = 202,960,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,960,341.32/14,519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.10

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