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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.96, 22,318.08 and 9,335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.96, 22,318.08 and 9,335.04 is: 13,977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.96 : 22,318.08 = 9,335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.96/22,318.08 = 9,335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.96x = 22,318.08 × 9,335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.96x = 208,340,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,340,169.52/14,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.91

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