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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,927.81, 22,394.91 and 9,388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,927.81, 22,394.91 and 9,388.37 is: 14,084.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,927.81 : 22,394.91 = 9,388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,927.81/22,394.91 = 9,388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,927.81x = 22,394.91 × 9,388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,927.81x = 210,251,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,251,701.20/14,927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.56

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