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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.28, 22,137.30 and 9,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.28, 22,137.30 and 9,201.60 is: 13,801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.28 : 22,137.30 = 9,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.28/22,137.30 = 9,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.28x = 22,137.30 × 9,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.28x = 203,698,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,698,579.68/14,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.39

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