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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.96, 22,112.06 and 9,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.96, 22,112.06 and 9,471.20 is: 14,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.96 : 22,112.06 = 9,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.96/22,112.06 = 9,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.96x = 22,112.06 × 9,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.96x = 209,427,584.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,427,584.76/14,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,197.56

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