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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.90, 22,291.95 and 9,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.90, 22,291.95 and 9,029.30 is: 13,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.90 : 22,291.95 = 9,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.90/22,291.95 = 9,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.90x = 22,291.95 × 9,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.90x = 201,280,704.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,280,704.14/14,882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.29

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