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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.49, 22,289.24 and 9,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.49, 22,289.24 and 9,017.77 is: 13,526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.49 : 22,289.24 = 9,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.49/22,289.24 = 9,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.49x = 22,289.24 × 9,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.49x = 200,999,239.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,999,239.79/14,859.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,526.66

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