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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.36, 22,435.02 and 9,123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.36, 22,435.02 and 9,123.06 is: 13,663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.36 : 22,435.02 = 9,123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.36/22,435.02 = 9,123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.36x = 22,435.02 × 9,123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.36x = 204,676,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,676,033.56/14,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,663.87

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