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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.60, 22,467.14 and 9,147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.60, 22,467.14 and 9,147.30 is: 13,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.60 : 22,467.14 = 9,147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.60/22,467.14 = 9,147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.60x = 22,467.14 × 9,147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.60x = 205,513,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,513,669.72/14,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,713.16

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