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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.30, 22,351.95 and 8,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.30, 22,351.95 and 8,996.40 is: 13,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.30 : 22,351.95 = 8,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.30/22,351.95 = 8,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.30x = 22,351.95 × 8,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.30x = 201,087,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,087,082.98/14,901.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.60

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