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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.32, 22,166.24 and 9,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.32, 22,166.24 and 9,246 is: 13,852.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.32 : 22,166.24 = 9,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.32/22,166.24 = 9,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.32x = 22,166.24 × 9,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.32x = 204,949,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,949,055.04/14,795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,852.29

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