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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.74, 22,374.30 and 9,071.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.74, 22,374.30 and 9,071.46 is: 13,612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.74 : 22,374.30 = 9,071.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.74/22,374.30 = 9,071.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.74x = 22,374.30 × 9,071.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.74x = 202,967,567.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,967,567.48/14,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,612.17

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