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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,900.69, 22,370.58 and 9,992.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,900.69, 22,370.58 and 9,992.30 is: 15,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,900.69 : 22,370.58 = 9,992.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,900.69/22,370.58 = 9,992.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,900.69x = 22,370.58 × 9,992.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,900.69x = 223,533,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,533,546.53/14,900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.56

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