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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.99, 22,269.15 and 8,926.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.99, 22,269.15 and 8,926.36 is: 13,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.99 : 22,269.15 = 8,926.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.99/22,269.15 = 8,926.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.99x = 22,269.15 × 8,926.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.99x = 198,782,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,782,449.79/14,842.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.35

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