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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.72, 22,368.54 and 9,716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.72, 22,368.54 and 9,716.84 is: 14,583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.72 : 22,368.54 = 9,716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.72/22,368.54 = 9,716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.72x = 22,368.54 × 9,716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.72x = 217,351,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,351,524.21/14,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,583.71

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