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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.12, 22,261.34 and 9,311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.12, 22,261.34 and 9,311.43 is: 13,950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.12 : 22,261.34 = 9,311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.12/22,261.34 = 9,311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.12x = 22,261.34 × 9,311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.12x = 207,284,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,284,751.25/14,859.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.01

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