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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.42, 22,368.51 and 9,379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.42, 22,368.51 and 9,379.68 is: 14,060.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.42 : 22,368.51 = 9,379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.42/22,368.51 = 9,379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.42x = 22,368.51 × 9,379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.42x = 209,809,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,809,465.88/14,922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.02

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