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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.56, 22,242.46 and 9,279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.56, 22,242.46 and 9,279.14 is: 13,909.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.56 : 22,242.46 = 9,279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.56/22,242.46 = 9,279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.56x = 22,242.46 × 9,279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.56x = 206,390,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,390,853.89/14,838.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.09

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