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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.92, 22,184.38 and 9,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.92, 22,184.38 and 9,251.01 is: 13,889.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.92 : 22,184.38 = 9,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.92/22,184.38 = 9,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.92x = 22,184.38 × 9,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.92x = 205,227,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,227,932.79/14,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,889.35

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