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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.20, 22,371.60 and 9,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.20, 22,371.60 and 9,359.60 is: 14,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.20 : 22,371.60 = 9,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.20/22,371.60 = 9,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.20x = 22,371.60 × 9,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.20x = 209,389,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,389,227.36/14,916.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.71

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