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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.28, 22,472.82 and 9,136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.28, 22,472.82 and 9,136.92 is: 13,694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.28 : 22,472.82 = 9,136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.28/22,472.82 = 9,136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.28x = 22,472.82 × 9,136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.28x = 205,332,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,332,358.51/14,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.96

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