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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.28, 22,357.02 and 9,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.28, 22,357.02 and 9,347.92 is: 14,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.28 : 22,357.02 = 9,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.28/22,357.02 = 9,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.28x = 22,357.02 × 9,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.28x = 208,991,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,991,634.40/14,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.08

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