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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.16, 22,182.80 and 9,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.16, 22,182.80 and 9,242.64 is: 13,850.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.16 : 22,182.80 = 9,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.16/22,182.80 = 9,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.16x = 22,182.80 × 9,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.16x = 205,027,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,027,588.38/14,803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,850.26

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