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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.70, 22,003.98 and 9,662.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.70, 22,003.98 and 9,662.91 is: 14,488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.70 : 22,003.98 = 9,662.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.70/22,003.98 = 9,662.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.70x = 22,003.98 × 9,662.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.70x = 212,622,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,622,514.62/14,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,488.06

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