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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.80, 22,210.20 and 9,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.80, 22,210.20 and 9,266.40 is: 13,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.80 : 22,210.20 = 9,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.80/22,210.20 = 9,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.80x = 22,210.20 × 9,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.80x = 205,808,597.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,808,597.28/14,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,899.60

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