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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.18, 21,775.14 and 9,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.18, 21,775.14 and 9,266.22 is: 13,873.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.18 : 21,775.14 = 9,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.18/21,775.14 = 9,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.18x = 21,775.14 × 9,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.18x = 201,773,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,773,237.77/14,544.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,873.13

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