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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.10, 22,086.45 and 9,785.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.10, 22,086.45 and 9,785.10 is: 14,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.10 : 22,086.45 = 9,785.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.10/22,086.45 = 9,785.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.10x = 22,086.45 × 9,785.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.10x = 216,118,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,118,121.90/14,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.83

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