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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,942.64, 22,429.08 and 9,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,942.64, 22,429.08 and 9,996.24 is: 15,004.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,942.64 : 22,429.08 = 9,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,942.64/22,429.08 = 9,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,942.64x = 22,429.08 × 9,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,942.64x = 224,206,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,206,466.66/14,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.47

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