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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.50, 22,448.16 and 9,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.50, 22,448.16 and 9,411 is: 14,107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.50 : 22,448.16 = 9,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.50/22,448.16 = 9,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.50x = 22,448.16 × 9,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.50x = 211,259,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,259,633.76/14,974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.96

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