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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.51, 22,063.64 and 9,438.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.51, 22,063.64 and 9,438.73 is: 14,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.51 : 22,063.64 = 9,438.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.51/22,063.64 = 9,438.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.51x = 22,063.64 × 9,438.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.51x = 208,252,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,252,691.52/14,718.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,149.03

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