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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,766.92, 22,157.90 and 9,219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,766.92, 22,157.90 and 9,219.08 is: 13,833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,766.92 : 22,157.90 = 9,219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,766.92/22,157.90 = 9,219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,766.92x = 22,157.90 × 9,219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,766.92x = 204,275,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,275,452.73/14,766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.31

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