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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,555.65, 14,573.93 and 9,667.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,555.65, 14,573.93 and 9,667.89 is: 13,348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,555.65 : 14,573.93 = 9,667.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,555.65/14,573.93 = 9,667.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,555.65x = 14,573.93 × 9,667.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,555.65x = 140,899,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,899,103.77/10,555.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.22

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