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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.60, 22,114.20 and 9,803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.60, 22,114.20 and 9,803.60 is: 14,712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.60 : 22,114.20 = 9,803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.60/22,114.20 = 9,803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.60x = 22,114.20 × 9,803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.60x = 216,798,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,798,771.12/14,735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.59

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