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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.60, 20,268.94 and 9,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.60, 20,268.94 and 9,022.16 is: 12,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.60 : 20,268.94 = 9,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.60/20,268.94 = 9,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.60x = 20,268.94 × 9,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.60x = 182,869,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,869,619.71/14,679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.40

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