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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.80, 22,462.39 and 9,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.80, 22,462.39 and 9,713.44 is: 14,548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.80 : 22,462.39 = 9,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.80/22,462.39 = 9,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.80x = 22,462.39 × 9,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.80x = 218,187,077.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,187,077.52/14,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.91

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