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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.59, 22,117.37 and 9,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.59, 22,117.37 and 9,235.54 is: 13,820.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.59 : 22,117.37 = 9,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.59/22,117.37 = 9,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.59x = 22,117.37 × 9,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.59x = 204,265,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,265,809.15/14,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,820.81

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