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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.30, 22,356.45 and 8,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.30, 22,356.45 and 8,999.40 is: 13,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.30 : 22,356.45 = 8,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.30/22,356.45 = 8,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.30x = 22,356.45 × 8,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.30x = 201,194,636.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,194,636.13/14,904.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,499.10

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