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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.14, 22,175.46 and 9,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.14, 22,175.46 and 9,227.07 is: 13,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.14 : 22,175.46 = 9,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.14/22,175.46 = 9,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.14x = 22,175.46 × 9,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.14x = 204,614,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,614,521.70/14,780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.88

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