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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.78, 22,367.81 and 9,357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.78, 22,367.81 and 9,357.58 is: 14,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.78 : 22,367.81 = 9,357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.78/22,367.81 = 9,357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.78x = 22,367.81 × 9,357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.78x = 209,308,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,308,571.50/14,948.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.72

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