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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.52, 22,037.04 and 9,773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.52, 22,037.04 and 9,773.04 is: 14,630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.52 : 22,037.04 = 9,773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.52/22,037.04 = 9,773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.52x = 22,037.04 × 9,773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.52x = 215,368,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,368,873.40/14,720.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,630.52

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