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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.60, 22,076.40 and 9,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.60, 22,076.40 and 9,771.20 is: 14,656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.60 : 22,076.40 = 9,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.60/22,076.40 = 9,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.60x = 22,076.40 × 9,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.60x = 215,712,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,712,919.68/14,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,656.80

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