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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.76, 22,260.78 and 9,313.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.76, 22,260.78 and 9,313.98 is: 13,984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.76 : 22,260.78 = 9,313.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.76/22,260.78 = 9,313.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.76x = 22,260.78 × 9,313.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.76x = 207,336,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,336,459.70/14,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,984.88

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