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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.20, 21,993.30 and 9,741.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.20, 21,993.30 and 9,741.45 is: 14,612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.20 : 21,993.30 = 9,741.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.20/21,993.30 = 9,741.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.20x = 21,993.30 × 9,741.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.20x = 214,246,632.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,246,632.29/14,662.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.18

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