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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.20, 22,465.80 and 9,363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.20, 22,465.80 and 9,363.90 is: 14,045.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.20 : 22,465.80 = 9,363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.20/22,465.80 = 9,363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.20x = 22,465.80 × 9,363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.20x = 210,367,504.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,367,504.62/14,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,045.85

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