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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.16, 22,477.32 and 9,139.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.16, 22,477.32 and 9,139.92 is: 13,699.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.16 : 22,477.32 = 9,139.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.16/22,477.32 = 9,139.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.16x = 22,477.32 × 9,139.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.16x = 205,440,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,440,906.61/14,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,699.57

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