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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.20, 22,454.10 and 9,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.20, 22,454.10 and 9,166.20 is: 13,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.20 : 22,454.10 = 9,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.20/22,454.10 = 9,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.20x = 22,454.10 × 9,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.20x = 205,818,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,818,771.42/14,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.90

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