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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.60, 22,419.90 and 9,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.60, 22,419.90 and 9,724.20 is: 14,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.60 : 22,419.90 = 9,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.60/22,419.90 = 9,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.60x = 22,419.90 × 9,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.60x = 218,015,591.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,015,591.58/14,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,586.30

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