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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.40, 22,263.60 and 9,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.40, 22,263.60 and 9,312.80 is: 13,969.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.40 : 22,263.60 = 9,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.40/22,263.60 = 9,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.40x = 22,263.60 × 9,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.40x = 207,336,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,336,454.08/14,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.20

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