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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.40, 22,217.70 and 9,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.40, 22,217.70 and 9,006.20 is: 13,478.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.40 : 22,217.70 = 9,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.40/22,217.70 = 9,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.40x = 22,217.70 × 9,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.40x = 200,097,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,097,049.74/14,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.72

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