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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.35, 22,421.74 and 9,319.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.35, 22,421.74 and 9,319.43 is: 13,980.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.35 : 22,421.74 = 9,319.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.35/22,421.74 = 9,319.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.35x = 22,421.74 × 9,319.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.35x = 208,957,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,957,789.81/14,946.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.53

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