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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.16, 22,482.99 and 9,426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.16, 22,482.99 and 9,426.54 is: 14,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.16 : 22,482.99 = 9,426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.16/22,482.99 = 9,426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.16x = 22,482.99 × 9,426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.16x = 211,936,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,936,804.55/14,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,138.40

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