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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.40, 22,292.70 and 9,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.40, 22,292.70 and 9,029.80 is: 13,525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.40 : 22,292.70 = 9,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.40/22,292.70 = 9,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.40x = 22,292.70 × 9,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.40x = 201,298,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,298,622.46/14,883.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.04

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