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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.90, 22,466.13 and 9,781.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.90, 22,466.13 and 9,781.90 is: 14,684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.90 : 22,466.13 = 9,781.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.90/22,466.13 = 9,781.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.90x = 22,466.13 × 9,781.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.90x = 219,761,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,761,437.05/14,965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.14

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