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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.60, 22,050.98 and 9,722.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.60, 22,050.98 and 9,722.73 is: 14,555.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.60 : 22,050.98 = 9,722.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.60/22,050.98 = 9,722.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.60x = 22,050.98 × 9,722.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.60x = 214,395,850.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,395,850.00/14,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.45

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