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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.36, 22,430.52 and 9,120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.36, 22,430.52 and 9,120.06 is: 13,659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.36 : 22,430.52 = 9,120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.36/22,430.52 = 9,120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.36x = 22,430.52 × 9,120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.36x = 204,567,688.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,567,688.23/14,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,659.37

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