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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.65, 22,295.36 and 9,330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.65, 22,295.36 and 9,330.86 is: 13,986.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.65 : 22,295.36 = 9,330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.65/22,295.36 = 9,330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.65x = 22,295.36 × 9,330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.65x = 208,034,880.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,034,880.94/14,873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,986.81

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