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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.83, 22,505.87 and 9,089.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.83, 22,505.87 and 9,089.84 is: 13,639.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.83 : 22,505.87 = 9,089.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.83/22,505.87 = 9,089.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.83x = 22,505.87 × 9,089.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.83x = 204,574,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,574,599.38/14,998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.37

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