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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.24, 22,058.65 and 9,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.24, 22,058.65 and 9,179.24 is: 13,786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.24 : 22,058.65 = 9,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.24/22,058.65 = 9,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.24x = 22,058.65 × 9,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.24x = 202,481,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,481,642.43/14,687.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,786.23

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