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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.98, 22,266.90 and 9,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.98, 22,266.90 and 9,005.40 is: 13,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.98 : 22,266.90 = 9,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.98/22,266.90 = 9,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.98x = 22,266.90 × 9,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.98x = 200,522,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,522,341.26/14,860.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.21

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