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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.20, 21,996.30 and 9,743.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.20, 21,996.30 and 9,743.45 is: 14,615.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.20 : 21,996.30 = 9,743.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.20/21,996.30 = 9,743.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.20x = 21,996.30 × 9,743.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.20x = 214,319,849.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,319,849.24/14,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,615.18

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