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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.28, 22,267.92 and 9,312.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.28, 22,267.92 and 9,312.51 is: 13,959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.28 : 22,267.92 = 9,312.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.28/22,267.92 = 9,312.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.28x = 22,267.92 × 9,312.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.28x = 207,370,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,370,192.76/14,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.36

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