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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.78, 22,383.30 and 9,079.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.78, 22,383.30 and 9,079.27 is: 13,605.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.78 : 22,383.30 = 9,079.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.78/22,383.30 = 9,079.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.78x = 22,383.30 × 9,079.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.78x = 203,224,024.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,224,024.19/14,936.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,605.61

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