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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.05, 22,272.08 and 9,307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.05, 22,272.08 and 9,307.65 is: 13,961.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.05 : 22,272.08 = 9,307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.05/22,272.08 = 9,307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.05x = 22,272.08 × 9,307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.05x = 207,300,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,300,678.87/14,848.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,961.48

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