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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.80, 22,370.04 and 9,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.80, 22,370.04 and 9,074.88 is: 13,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.80 : 22,370.04 = 9,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.80/22,370.04 = 9,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.80x = 22,370.04 × 9,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.80x = 203,005,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,005,428.60/14,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,594.60

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