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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,801.94, 22,207.86 and 9,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,801.94, 22,207.86 and 9,248.58 is: 13,875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,801.94 : 22,207.86 = 9,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,801.94/22,207.86 = 9,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,801.94x = 22,207.86 × 9,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,801.94x = 205,391,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,391,169.84/14,801.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,875.96

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