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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.20, 22,015.86 and 9,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.20, 22,015.86 and 9,086.56 is: 13,598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.20 : 22,015.86 = 9,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.20/22,015.86 = 9,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.20x = 22,015.86 × 9,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.20x = 200,048,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,048,432.84/14,711.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.38

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