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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.87, 22,242.93 and 9,279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.87, 22,242.93 and 9,279.45 is: 13,909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.87 : 22,242.93 = 9,279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.87/22,242.93 = 9,279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.87x = 22,242.93 × 9,279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.87x = 206,402,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,402,156.79/14,838.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,909.56

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