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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.70, 22,456.35 and 9,167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.70, 22,456.35 and 9,167.70 is: 13,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.70 : 22,456.35 = 9,167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.70/22,456.35 = 9,167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.70x = 22,456.35 × 9,167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.70x = 205,873,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,873,079.90/14,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,725.15

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