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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.62, 22,197.11 and 9,241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.62, 22,197.11 and 9,241.46 is: 13,865.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.62 : 22,197.11 = 9,241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.62/22,197.11 = 9,241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.62x = 22,197.11 × 9,241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.62x = 205,133,546.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,133,546.99/14,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,865.42

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