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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.91, 22,249.58 and 9,926.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.91, 22,249.58 and 9,926.73 is: 14,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.91 : 22,249.58 = 9,926.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.91/22,249.58 = 9,926.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.91x = 22,249.58 × 9,926.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.91x = 220,865,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,865,523.64/14,822.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,900.28

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