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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.33, 22,117.32 and 9,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.33, 22,117.32 and 9,112.41 is: 13,671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.33 : 22,117.32 = 9,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.33/22,117.32 = 9,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.33x = 22,117.32 × 9,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.33x = 201,542,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,542,087.94/14,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.91

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