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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.09, 22,116.62 and 9,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.09, 22,116.62 and 9,235.04 is: 13,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.09 : 22,116.62 = 9,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.09/22,116.62 = 9,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.09x = 22,116.62 × 9,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.09x = 204,247,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,247,847.28/14,779.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.06

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