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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.67, 22,379.38 and 9,386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.67, 22,379.38 and 9,386.93 is: 14,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.67 : 22,379.38 = 9,386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.67/22,379.38 = 9,386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.67x = 22,379.38 × 9,386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.67x = 210,073,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,073,673.50/14,929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,070.89

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