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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.12, 22,490.58 and 9,431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.12, 22,490.58 and 9,431.52 is: 14,145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.12 : 22,490.58 = 9,431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.12/22,490.58 = 9,431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.12x = 22,490.58 × 9,431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.12x = 212,120,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,120,355.08/14,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,145.96

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