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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.08, 22,476.60 and 9,159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.08, 22,476.60 and 9,159.60 is: 13,726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.08 : 22,476.60 = 9,159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.08/22,476.60 = 9,159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.08x = 22,476.60 × 9,159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.08x = 205,876,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,876,665.36/14,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,726.87

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