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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.56, 22,063.44 and 9,520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.56, 22,063.44 and 9,520.64 is: 14,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.56 : 22,063.44 = 9,520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.56/22,063.44 = 9,520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.56x = 22,063.44 × 9,520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.56x = 210,058,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,058,069.40/14,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.02

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