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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.41, 22,481.87 and 9,425.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.41, 22,481.87 and 9,425.79 is: 14,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.41 : 22,481.87 = 9,425.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.41/22,481.87 = 9,425.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.41x = 22,481.87 × 9,425.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.41x = 211,909,338.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,909,338.30/14,989.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,137.27

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