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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.33, 22,055.38 and 9,719.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.33, 22,055.38 and 9,719.39 is: 14,562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.33 : 22,055.38 = 9,719.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.33/22,055.38 = 9,719.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.33x = 22,055.38 × 9,719.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.33x = 214,364,705.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,364,705.24/14,720.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.50

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