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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,933.67, 22,355.94 and 9,072.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,933.67, 22,355.94 and 9,072.51 is: 13,581.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,933.67 : 22,355.94 = 9,072.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,933.67/22,355.94 = 9,072.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,933.67x = 22,355.94 × 9,072.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,933.67x = 202,824,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,824,489.21/14,933.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.69

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