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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.82, 22,042.96 and 9,462.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.82, 22,042.96 and 9,462.72 is: 14,155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.82 : 22,042.96 = 9,462.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.82/22,042.96 = 9,462.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.82x = 22,042.96 × 9,462.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.82x = 208,586,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,586,358.45/14,735.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,155.06

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