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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.76, 22,244.40 and 9,639.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.76, 22,244.40 and 9,639.84 is: 14,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.76 : 22,244.40 = 9,639.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.76/22,244.40 = 9,639.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.76x = 22,244.40 × 9,639.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.76x = 214,432,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,432,456.90/14,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.13

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