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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.56, 22,289.52 and 9,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.56, 22,289.52 and 9,021.60 is: 13,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.56 : 22,289.52 = 9,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.56/22,289.52 = 9,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.56x = 22,289.52 × 9,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.56x = 201,087,133.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,087,133.63/14,854.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.06

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