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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.60, 22,357.56 and 9,348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.60, 22,357.56 and 9,348.36 is: 14,025.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.60 : 22,357.56 = 9,348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.60/22,357.56 = 9,348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.60x = 22,357.56 × 9,348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.60x = 209,006,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,006,519.60/14,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.78

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