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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.17, 22,104.70 and 9,227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.17, 22,104.70 and 9,227.13 is: 13,808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.17 : 22,104.70 = 9,227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.17/22,104.70 = 9,227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.17x = 22,104.70 × 9,227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.17x = 203,962,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,962,940.51/14,771.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.18

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