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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,884.80, 22,327.20 and 9,247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,884.80, 22,327.20 and 9,247.20 is: 13,870.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,884.80 : 22,327.20 = 9,247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,884.80/22,327.20 = 9,247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,884.80x = 22,327.20 × 9,247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,884.80x = 206,464,083.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,464,083.84/14,884.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,870.80

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