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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,959.88, 22,415.02 and 9,098.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,959.88, 22,415.02 and 9,098.76 is: 13,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,959.88 : 22,415.02 = 9,098.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,959.88/22,415.02 = 9,098.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,959.88x = 22,415.02 × 9,098.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,959.88x = 203,948,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,948,887.38/14,959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,633.06

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