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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,780.93, 22,191.90 and 9,256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,780.93, 22,191.90 and 9,256.01 is: 13,896.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,780.93 : 22,191.90 = 9,256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,780.93/22,191.90 = 9,256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,780.93x = 22,191.90 × 9,256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,780.93x = 205,408,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,408,448.32/14,780.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.86

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