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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.72, 22,334.76 and 9,343.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.72, 22,334.76 and 9,343.92 is: 14,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.72 : 22,334.76 = 9,343.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.72/22,334.76 = 9,343.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.72x = 22,334.76 × 9,343.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.72x = 208,694,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,694,210.66/14,886.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.82

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