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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.68, 22,377.60 and 9,076.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.68, 22,377.60 and 9,076.68 is: 13,623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.68 : 22,377.60 = 9,076.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.68/22,377.60 = 9,076.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.68x = 22,377.60 × 9,076.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.68x = 203,114,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,114,314.37/14,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,623.90

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