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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.88, 22,362 and 9,052.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.88, 22,362 and 9,052.84 is: 13,579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.88 : 22,362 = 9,052.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.88/22,362 = 9,052.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.88x = 22,362 × 9,052.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.88x = 202,439,608.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,439,608.08/14,907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,579.37

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