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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.40, 22,319.70 and 9,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.40, 22,319.70 and 9,047.80 is: 13,552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.40 : 22,319.70 = 9,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.40/22,319.70 = 9,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.40x = 22,319.70 × 9,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.40x = 201,944,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,944,181.66/14,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.03

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