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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.63, 22,266.93 and 9,311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.63, 22,266.93 and 9,311.86 is: 13,958.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.63 : 22,266.93 = 9,311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.63/22,266.93 = 9,311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.63x = 22,266.93 × 9,311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.63x = 207,346,518.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,346,518.97/14,854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.38

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