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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.30, 22,373.85 and 9,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.30, 22,373.85 and 9,074.30 is: 13,620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.30 : 22,373.85 = 9,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.30/22,373.85 = 9,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.30x = 22,373.85 × 9,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.30x = 203,027,027.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,027,027.06/14,906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.22

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