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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.30, 22,391.79 and 9,089.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.30, 22,391.79 and 9,089.38 is: 13,616.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.30 : 22,391.79 = 9,089.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.30/22,391.79 = 9,089.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.30x = 22,391.79 × 9,089.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.30x = 203,527,488.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,527,488.19/14,947.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.34

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