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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.48, 22,354.43 and 9,058.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.48, 22,354.43 and 9,058.19 is: 13,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.48 : 22,354.43 = 9,058.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.48/22,354.43 = 9,058.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.48x = 22,354.43 × 9,058.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.48x = 202,490,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,490,752.81/14,897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.28

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