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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.80, 22,198.20 and 9,269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.80, 22,198.20 and 9,269.20 is: 13,903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.80 : 22,198.20 = 9,269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.80/22,198.20 = 9,269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.80x = 22,198.20 × 9,269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.80x = 205,759,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,759,555.44/14,798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,903.80

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