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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.20, 22,303.80 and 9,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.20, 22,303.80 and 9,027.60 is: 13,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.20 : 22,303.80 = 9,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.20/22,303.80 = 9,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.20x = 22,303.80 × 9,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.20x = 201,349,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,349,784.88/14,869.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.40

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