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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,878.68, 22,332.60 and 9,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,878.68, 22,332.60 and 9,046.68 is: 13,578.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,878.68 : 22,332.60 = 9,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,878.68/22,332.60 = 9,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,878.68x = 22,332.60 × 9,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,878.68x = 202,035,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,035,885.77/14,878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.89

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