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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.20, 22,351.80 and 9,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.20, 22,351.80 and 9,054.80 is: 13,582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.20 : 22,351.80 = 9,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.20/22,351.80 = 9,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.20x = 22,351.80 × 9,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.20x = 202,391,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,391,078.64/14,901.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,582.20

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