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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.20, 22,163.76 and 9,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.20, 22,163.76 and 9,307.68 is: 13,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.20 : 22,163.76 = 9,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.20/22,163.76 = 9,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.20x = 22,163.76 × 9,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.20x = 206,293,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,293,185.68/14,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,947.02

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