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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.02, 22,373.70 and 9,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.02, 22,373.70 and 9,359.20 is: 14,042.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.02 : 22,373.70 = 9,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.02/22,373.70 = 9,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.02x = 22,373.70 × 9,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.02x = 209,399,933.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,399,933.04/14,912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,042.36

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