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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.28, 22,468.32 and 9,133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.28, 22,468.32 and 9,133.92 is: 13,690.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.28 : 22,468.32 = 9,133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.28/22,468.32 = 9,133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.28x = 22,468.32 × 9,133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.28x = 205,223,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,223,837.41/14,990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.46

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