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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.90, 22,176.59 and 9,227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.90, 22,176.59 and 9,227.81 is: 13,844.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.90 : 22,176.59 = 9,227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.90/22,176.59 = 9,227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.90x = 22,176.59 × 9,227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.90x = 204,641,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,641,201.95/14,780.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.98

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