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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.70, 22,301.55 and 9,618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.70, 22,301.55 and 9,618.90 is: 14,428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.70 : 22,301.55 = 9,618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.70/22,301.55 = 9,618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.70x = 22,301.55 × 9,618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.70x = 214,516,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,516,379.30/14,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,428.35

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