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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.38, 22,362.75 and 9,053.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.38, 22,362.75 and 9,053.34 is: 13,580.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.38 : 22,362.75 = 9,053.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.38/22,362.75 = 9,053.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.38x = 22,362.75 × 9,053.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.38x = 202,457,579.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,457,579.09/14,908.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.12

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