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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.56, 22,237.97 and 9,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.56, 22,237.97 and 9,276.14 is: 13,904.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.56 : 22,237.97 = 9,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.56/22,237.97 = 9,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.56x = 22,237.97 × 9,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.56x = 206,282,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,282,532.25/14,835.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.60

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