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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.90, 22,316.40 and 9,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.90, 22,316.40 and 9,944.70 is: 14,892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.90 : 22,316.40 = 9,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.90/22,316.40 = 9,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.90x = 22,316.40 × 9,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.90x = 221,929,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,929,903.08/14,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,892.73

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