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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.85, 22,273.28 and 9,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.85, 22,273.28 and 9,316.10 is: 13,964.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.85 : 22,273.28 = 9,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.85/22,273.28 = 9,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.85x = 22,273.28 × 9,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.85x = 207,499,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,499,945.86/14,858.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,964.74

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