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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.40, 22,307.70 and 9,039.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.40, 22,307.70 and 9,039.80 is: 13,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.40 : 22,307.70 = 9,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.40/22,307.70 = 9,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.40x = 22,307.70 × 9,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.40x = 201,657,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,657,146.46/14,893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,540.03

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