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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,778.93, 22,188.90 and 9,254.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,778.93, 22,188.90 and 9,254.01 is: 13,893.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,778.93 : 22,188.90 = 9,254.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,778.93/22,188.90 = 9,254.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,778.93x = 22,188.90 × 9,254.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,778.93x = 205,336,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,336,302.49/14,778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.85

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