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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.66, 22,485.24 and 9,428.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.66, 22,485.24 and 9,428.04 is: 14,140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.66 : 22,485.24 = 9,428.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.66/22,485.24 = 9,428.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.66x = 22,485.24 × 9,428.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.66x = 211,991,742.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,991,742.13/14,991.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,140.65

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