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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.80, 22,051.44 and 9,158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.80, 22,051.44 and 9,158.96 is: 13,744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.80 : 22,051.44 = 9,158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.80/22,051.44 = 9,158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.80x = 22,051.44 × 9,158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.80x = 201,968,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,968,256.90/14,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.20

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