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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,979.40, 22,436.70 and 9,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,979.40, 22,436.70 and 9,730.60 is: 14,574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,979.40 : 22,436.70 = 9,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,979.40/22,436.70 = 9,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,979.40x = 22,436.70 × 9,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,979.40x = 218,322,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,322,553.02/14,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,574.85

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