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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.26, 22,004.28 and 9,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.26, 22,004.28 and 9,755.26 is: 14,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.26 : 22,004.28 = 9,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.26/22,004.28 = 9,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.26x = 22,004.28 × 9,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.26x = 214,657,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,657,472.51/14,666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.14

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