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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,651.26, 21,984.78 and 9,723.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,651.26, 21,984.78 and 9,723.22 is: 14,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,651.26 : 21,984.78 = 9,723.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,651.26/21,984.78 = 9,723.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,651.26x = 21,984.78 × 9,723.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,651.26x = 213,762,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,762,852.59/14,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.07

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