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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.88, 22,363.50 and 9,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.88, 22,363.50 and 9,053.84 is: 13,580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.88 : 22,363.50 = 9,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.88/22,363.50 = 9,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.88x = 22,363.50 × 9,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.88x = 202,475,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,475,550.84/14,908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.87

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