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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748.51, 22,070.79 and 9,204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748.51, 22,070.79 and 9,204.46 is: 13,774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748.51 : 22,070.79 = 9,204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748.51/22,070.79 = 9,204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748.51x = 22,070.79 × 9,204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748.51x = 203,149,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,149,703.72/14,748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,774.25

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