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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,859.70, 22,231.95 and 9,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,859.70, 22,231.95 and 9,675.70 is: 14,476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,859.70 : 22,231.95 = 9,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,859.70/22,231.95 = 9,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,859.70x = 22,231.95 × 9,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,859.70x = 215,109,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,109,678.62/14,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,476.04

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