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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,724.68, 22,064.34 and 9,163.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,724.68, 22,064.34 and 9,163.22 is: 13,730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,724.68 : 22,064.34 = 9,163.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,724.68/22,064.34 = 9,163.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,724.68x = 22,064.34 × 9,163.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,724.68x = 202,180,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,180,401.57/14,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.72

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