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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,757.51, 22,084.28 and 9,213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,757.51, 22,084.28 and 9,213.45 is: 13,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,757.51 : 22,084.28 = 9,213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,757.51/22,084.28 = 9,213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,757.51x = 22,084.28 × 9,213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,757.51x = 203,472,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,472,363.50/14,757.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,787.72

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