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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.96, 22,343.43 and 9,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.96, 22,343.43 and 9,269.22 is: 13,915.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.96 : 22,343.43 = 9,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.96/22,343.43 = 9,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.96x = 22,343.43 × 9,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.96x = 207,106,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,106,168.22/14,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.66

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