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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.40, 22,248.60 and 9,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.40, 22,248.60 and 9,302.80 is: 13,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.40 : 22,248.60 = 9,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.40/22,248.60 = 9,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.40x = 22,248.60 × 9,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.40x = 206,974,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,974,276.08/14,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.20

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