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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.74, 22,354.81 and 9,058.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.74, 22,354.81 and 9,058.45 is: 13,592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.74 : 22,354.81 = 9,058.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.74/22,354.81 = 9,058.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.74x = 22,354.81 × 9,058.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.74x = 202,499,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,499,771.58/14,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,592.65

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