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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.66, 22,392.45 and 9,947.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.66, 22,392.45 and 9,947.21 is: 14,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.66 : 22,392.45 = 9,947.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.66/22,392.45 = 9,947.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.66x = 22,392.45 × 9,947.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.66x = 222,742,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,742,290.60/14,924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,924.45

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