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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.90, 22,368.60 and 9,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.90, 22,368.60 and 9,666.30 is: 14,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.90 : 22,368.60 = 9,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.90/22,368.60 = 9,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.90x = 22,368.60 × 9,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.90x = 216,221,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,221,598.18/14,898.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,512.59

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