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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.69, 22,403.43 and 9,028.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.69, 22,403.43 and 9,028.71 is: 13,508.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.69 : 22,403.43 = 9,028.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.69/22,403.43 = 9,028.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.69x = 22,403.43 × 9,028.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.69x = 202,274,072.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,274,072.48/14,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,508.63

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