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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.21, 22,445.92 and 9,401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.21, 22,445.92 and 9,401.59 is: 14,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.21 : 22,445.92 = 9,401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.21/22,445.92 = 9,401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.21x = 22,445.92 × 9,401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.21x = 211,027,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,027,337.01/14,965.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.19

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