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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.66, 20,439.33 and 9,223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.66, 20,439.33 and 9,223.22 is: 12,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.66 : 20,439.33 = 9,223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.66/20,439.33 = 9,223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.66x = 20,439.33 × 9,223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.66x = 188,516,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,516,437.24/14,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,733.59

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