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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.40, 22,307.70 and 9,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.40, 22,307.70 and 9,644.60 is: 14,445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.40 : 22,307.70 = 9,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.40/22,307.70 = 9,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.40x = 22,307.70 × 9,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.40x = 215,148,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,148,843.42/14,893.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.92

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