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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.86, 22,492.76 and 9,140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.86, 22,492.76 and 9,140.19 is: 13,709.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.86 : 22,492.76 = 9,140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.86/22,492.76 = 9,140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.86x = 22,492.76 × 9,140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.86x = 205,588,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,588,054.32/14,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.65

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