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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.83, 22,241.36 and 9,278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.83, 22,241.36 and 9,278.42 is: 13,908.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.83 : 22,241.36 = 9,278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.83/22,241.36 = 9,278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.83x = 22,241.36 × 9,278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.83x = 206,364,591.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,364,591.44/14,837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.01

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