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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.70, 22,432.05 and 9,122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.70, 22,432.05 and 9,122.70 is: 13,684.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.70 : 22,432.05 = 9,122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.70/22,432.05 = 9,122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.70x = 22,432.05 × 9,122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.70x = 204,640,862.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,640,862.54/14,954.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,684.05

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