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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.86, 22,445.28 and 9,337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.86, 22,445.28 and 9,337.58 is: 14,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.86 : 22,445.28 = 9,337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.86/22,445.28 = 9,337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.86x = 22,445.28 × 9,337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.86x = 209,584,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,584,597.62/14,946.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.98

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