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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.92, 22,159.40 and 9,220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.92, 22,159.40 and 9,220.08 is: 13,834.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.92 : 22,159.40 = 9,220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.92/22,159.40 = 9,220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.92x = 22,159.40 × 9,220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.92x = 204,311,440.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,311,440.75/14,767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,834.81

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