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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.44, 22,341.06 and 9,633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.44, 22,341.06 and 9,633.72 is: 14,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.44 : 22,341.06 = 9,633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.44/22,341.06 = 9,633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.44x = 22,341.06 × 9,633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.44x = 215,227,516.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,227,516.54/14,899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,445.34

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