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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.77, 22,098.15 and 9,222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.77, 22,098.15 and 9,222.73 is: 13,801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.77 : 22,098.15 = 9,222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.77/22,098.15 = 9,222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.77x = 22,098.15 × 9,222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.77x = 203,805,215.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,805,215.70/14,766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,801.61

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