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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.20, 22,017.36 and 9,087.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.20, 22,017.36 and 9,087.56 is: 13,599.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.20 : 22,017.36 = 9,087.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.20/22,017.36 = 9,087.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.20x = 22,017.36 × 9,087.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.20x = 200,084,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,084,080.04/14,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,599.87

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