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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.55, 22,374.45 and 9,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.55, 22,374.45 and 9,359.70 is: 14,043.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.55 : 22,374.45 = 9,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.55/22,374.45 = 9,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.55x = 22,374.45 × 9,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.55x = 209,418,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,418,139.67/14,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,043.08

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