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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.56, 22,393.44 and 9,740.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.56, 22,393.44 and 9,740.64 is: 14,589.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.56 : 22,393.44 = 9,740.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.56/22,393.44 = 9,740.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.56x = 22,393.44 × 9,740.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.56x = 218,126,437.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,126,437.40/14,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.85

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