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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.28, 22,107.90 and 9,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.28, 22,107.90 and 9,229.24 is: 13,811.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.28 : 22,107.90 = 9,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.28/22,107.90 = 9,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.28x = 22,107.90 × 9,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.28x = 204,039,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,039,004.46/14,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,811.35

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