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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.96, 22,328.09 and 9,904.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.96, 22,328.09 and 9,904.31 is: 14,859.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.96 : 22,328.09 = 9,904.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.96/22,328.09 = 9,904.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.96x = 22,328.09 × 9,904.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.96x = 221,144,163.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,144,163.91/14,881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,859.89

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