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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.83, 22,116.57 and 9,111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.83, 22,116.57 and 9,111.91 is: 13,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.83 : 22,116.57 = 9,111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.83/22,116.57 = 9,111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.83x = 22,116.57 × 9,111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.83x = 201,524,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,524,195.35/14,740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.16

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