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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,814.40, 22,167.60 and 9,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,814.40, 22,167.60 and 9,270.40 is: 13,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,814.40 : 22,167.60 = 9,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,814.40/22,167.60 = 9,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,814.40x = 22,167.60 × 9,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,814.40x = 205,502,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,502,519.04/14,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,871.81

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