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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.50, 22,414.50 and 9,029.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.50, 22,414.50 and 9,029.40 is: 13,537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.50 : 22,414.50 = 9,029.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.50/22,414.50 = 9,029.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.50x = 22,414.50 × 9,029.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.50x = 202,389,486.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,389,486.30/14,950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,537.31

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