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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.52, 22,209.24 and 9,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.52, 22,209.24 and 9,338 is: 13,992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.52 : 22,209.24 = 9,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.52/22,209.24 = 9,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.52x = 22,209.24 × 9,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.52x = 207,389,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,389,883.12/14,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.48

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