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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,855.56, 22,291.02 and 9,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,855.56, 22,291.02 and 9,022.60 is: 13,538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,855.56 : 22,291.02 = 9,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,855.56/22,291.02 = 9,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,855.56x = 22,291.02 × 9,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,855.56x = 201,122,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,122,957.05/14,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,538.56

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