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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.99, 22,267.47 and 9,312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.99, 22,267.47 and 9,312.21 is: 13,958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.99 : 22,267.47 = 9,312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.99/22,267.47 = 9,312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.99x = 22,267.47 × 9,312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.99x = 207,359,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,359,356.81/14,854.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.91

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