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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.99, 22,233.70 and 8,994.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.99, 22,233.70 and 8,994.43 is: 13,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.99 : 22,233.70 = 8,994.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.99/22,233.70 = 8,994.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.99x = 22,233.70 × 8,994.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.99x = 199,979,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,979,458.29/14,833.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,481.16

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