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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.51, 22,413.76 and 9,400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.51, 22,413.76 and 9,400.27 is: 14,129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.51 : 22,413.76 = 9,400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.51/22,413.76 = 9,400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.51x = 22,413.76 × 9,400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.51x = 210,695,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,695,395.72/14,911.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.72

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