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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.80, 22,460.90 and 9,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.80, 22,460.90 and 9,712.44 is: 14,547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.80 : 22,460.90 = 9,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.80/22,460.90 = 9,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.80x = 22,460.90 × 9,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.80x = 218,150,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,150,095.03/14,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.41

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