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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.27, 22,104.90 and 9,227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.27, 22,104.90 and 9,227.23 is: 13,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.27 : 22,104.90 = 9,227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.27/22,104.90 = 9,227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.27x = 22,104.90 × 9,227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.27x = 203,966,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,966,941.16/14,771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,808.35

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