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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,818.23, 22,232.48 and 9,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,818.23, 22,232.48 and 9,265.01 is: 13,900.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,818.23 : 22,232.48 = 9,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,818.23/22,232.48 = 9,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,818.23x = 22,232.48 × 9,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,818.23x = 205,983,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,983,992.04/14,818.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.72

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