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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.54, 22,150.92 and 9,841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.54, 22,150.92 and 9,841.26 is: 14,741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.54 : 22,150.92 = 9,841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.54/22,150.92 = 9,841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.54x = 22,150.92 × 9,841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.54x = 217,992,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,992,962.96/14,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,741.67

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