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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.62, 22,136.56 and 9,683.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.62, 22,136.56 and 9,683.98 is: 14,541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.62 : 22,136.56 = 9,683.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.62/22,136.56 = 9,683.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.62x = 22,136.56 × 9,683.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.62x = 214,370,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,370,004.31/14,741.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.82

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