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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.21, 22,447.42 and 9,402.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.21, 22,447.42 and 9,402.59 is: 14,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.21 : 22,447.42 = 9,402.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.21/22,447.42 = 9,402.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.21x = 22,447.42 × 9,402.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.21x = 211,063,886.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,063,886.82/14,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,102.69

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