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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.08, 22,278.14 and 9,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.08, 22,278.14 and 9,319.34 is: 13,969.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.08 : 22,278.14 = 9,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.08/22,278.14 = 9,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.08x = 22,278.14 × 9,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.08x = 207,617,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,617,561.23/14,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.62

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