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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.26, 22,437.81 and 9,422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.26, 22,437.81 and 9,422.94 is: 14,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.26 : 22,437.81 = 9,422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.26/22,437.81 = 9,422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.26x = 22,437.81 × 9,422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.26x = 211,430,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,430,137.36/14,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,105.44

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