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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,678.63, 22,003.44 and 9,398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,678.63, 22,003.44 and 9,398.61 is: 14,088.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,678.63 : 22,003.44 = 9,398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,678.63/22,003.44 = 9,398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,678.63x = 22,003.44 × 9,398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,678.63x = 206,801,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,801,751.22/14,678.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.63

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