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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,836.81, 22,239.83 and 9,277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,836.81, 22,239.83 and 9,277.39 is: 13,906.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,836.81 : 22,239.83 = 9,277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,836.81/22,239.83 = 9,277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,836.81x = 22,239.83 × 9,277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,836.81x = 206,327,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,327,564.89/14,836.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,906.47

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