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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.20, 22,440.60 and 9,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.20, 22,440.60 and 9,157.20 is: 13,709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.20 : 22,440.60 = 9,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.20/22,440.60 = 9,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.20x = 22,440.60 × 9,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.20x = 205,493,062.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,493,062.32/14,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.41

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