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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.94, 22,238.53 and 9,276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.94, 22,238.53 and 9,276.52 is: 13,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.94 : 22,238.53 = 9,276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.94/22,238.53 = 9,276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.94x = 22,238.53 × 9,276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.94x = 206,296,168.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,296,168.32/14,835.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.16

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