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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.08, 22,281.14 and 9,321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.08, 22,281.14 and 9,321.34 is: 13,972.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.08 : 22,281.14 = 9,321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.08/22,281.14 = 9,321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.08x = 22,281.14 × 9,321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.08x = 207,690,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,690,081.53/14,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.62

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