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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.05, 22,451.45 and 9,725.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.05, 22,451.45 and 9,725.31 is: 14,571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.05 : 22,451.45 = 9,725.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.05/22,451.45 = 9,725.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.05x = 22,451.45 × 9,725.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.05x = 218,347,262.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,347,262.57/14,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.01

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