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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.92, 22,311.06 and 9,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.92, 22,311.06 and 9,942.36 is: 14,891.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.92 : 22,311.06 = 9,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.92/22,311.06 = 9,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.92x = 22,311.06 × 9,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.92x = 221,824,590.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,824,590.50/14,895.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,891.64

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