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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.70, 22,292.55 and 9,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.70, 22,292.55 and 9,612.90 is: 14,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.70 : 22,292.55 = 9,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.70/22,292.55 = 9,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.70x = 22,292.55 × 9,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.70x = 214,296,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,296,053.90/14,861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.35

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