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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.30, 22,394.76 and 9,091.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.30, 22,394.76 and 9,091.38 is: 13,619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.30 : 22,394.76 = 9,091.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.30/22,394.76 = 9,091.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.30x = 22,394.76 × 9,091.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.30x = 203,599,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,599,273.17/14,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.32

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