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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,982.36, 22,462.26 and 9,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,982.36, 22,462.26 and 9,058.02 is: 13,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,982.36 : 22,462.26 = 9,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,982.36/22,462.26 = 9,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,982.36x = 22,462.26 × 9,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,982.36x = 203,463,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,463,600.33/14,982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.21

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