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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,724.18, 22,063.59 and 9,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,724.18, 22,063.59 and 9,162.72 is: 13,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,724.18 : 22,063.59 = 9,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,724.18/22,063.59 = 9,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,724.18x = 22,063.59 × 9,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,724.18x = 202,162,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,162,497.36/14,724.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,729.97

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