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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.36, 22,342.08 and 9,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.36, 22,342.08 and 9,348.80 is: 14,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.36 : 22,342.08 = 9,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.36/22,342.08 = 9,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.36x = 22,342.08 × 9,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.36x = 208,871,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,871,637.50/14,891.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.36

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