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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.53, 22,484.94 and 9,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.53, 22,484.94 and 9,073.10 is: 13,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.53 : 22,484.94 = 9,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.53/22,484.94 = 9,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.53x = 22,484.94 × 9,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.53x = 204,007,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,007,996.69/14,997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,602.78

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