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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.47, 22,011.84 and 9,132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.47, 22,011.84 and 9,132.66 is: 13,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.47 : 22,011.84 = 9,132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.47/22,011.84 = 9,132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.47x = 22,011.84 × 9,132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.47x = 201,026,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,026,650.69/14,668.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.68

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