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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.80, 22,373.10 and 9,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.80, 22,373.10 and 9,073.80 is: 13,619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.80 : 22,373.10 = 9,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.80/22,373.10 = 9,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.80x = 22,373.10 × 9,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.80x = 203,009,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,009,034.78/14,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.47

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