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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.70, 22,387.35 and 9,121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.70, 22,387.35 and 9,121.70 is: 13,656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.70 : 22,387.35 = 9,121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.70/22,387.35 = 9,121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.70x = 22,387.35 × 9,121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.70x = 204,210,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,210,690.50/14,953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.20

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