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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,994.36, 22,490.51 and 9,138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,994.36, 22,490.51 and 9,138.69 is: 13,707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,994.36 : 22,490.51 = 9,138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,994.36/22,490.51 = 9,138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,994.36x = 22,490.51 × 9,138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,994.36x = 205,533,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,533,753.14/14,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.40

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