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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,731.56, 22,036.59 and 9,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,731.56, 22,036.59 and 9,458.46 is: 14,148.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,731.56 : 22,036.59 = 9,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,731.56/22,036.59 = 9,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,731.56x = 22,036.59 × 9,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,731.56x = 208,432,205.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,432,205.05/14,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.69

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