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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.20, 22,294.80 and 9,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.20, 22,294.80 and 9,031.20 is: 13,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.20 : 22,294.80 = 9,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.20/22,294.80 = 9,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.20x = 22,294.80 × 9,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.20x = 201,348,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,348,797.76/14,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,546.80

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