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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.60, 22,486.48 and 9,074.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.60, 22,486.48 and 9,074.24 is: 13,604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.60 : 22,486.48 = 9,074.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.60/22,486.48 = 9,074.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.60x = 22,486.48 × 9,074.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.60x = 204,047,716.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,047,716.28/14,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,604.45

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