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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,987.47, 22,469.82 and 9,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,987.47, 22,469.82 and 9,063.10 is: 13,587.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,987.47 : 22,469.82 = 9,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,987.47/22,469.82 = 9,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,987.47x = 22,469.82 × 9,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,987.47x = 203,646,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,646,225.64/14,987.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,587.77

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