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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.54, 22,002.30 and 9,742.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.54, 22,002.30 and 9,742.41 is: 14,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.54 : 22,002.30 = 9,742.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.54/22,002.30 = 9,742.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.54x = 22,002.30 × 9,742.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.54x = 214,355,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,355,427.54/14,688.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,593.38

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