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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,856.56, 22,292.52 and 9,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,856.56, 22,292.52 and 9,023.60 is: 13,540.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,856.56 : 22,292.52 = 9,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,856.56/22,292.52 = 9,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,856.56x = 22,292.52 × 9,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,856.56x = 201,158,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,158,783.47/14,856.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.06

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