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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.76, 21,994.50 and 9,748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.76, 21,994.50 and 9,748.73 is: 14,626.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.76 : 21,994.50 = 9,748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.76/21,994.50 = 9,748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.76x = 21,994.50 × 9,748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.76x = 214,418,441.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,418,441.99/14,659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.33

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