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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.20, 22,008.60 and 9,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.20, 22,008.60 and 9,117.60 is: 13,674.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.20 : 22,008.60 = 9,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.20/22,008.60 = 9,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.20x = 22,008.60 × 9,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.20x = 200,665,611.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,665,611.36/14,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.72

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