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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.72, 22,370.04 and 9,717.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.72, 22,370.04 and 9,717.84 is: 14,585.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.72 : 22,370.04 = 9,717.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.72/22,370.04 = 9,717.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.72x = 22,370.04 × 9,717.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.72x = 217,388,469.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,388,469.51/14,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,585.21

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