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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.62, 21,006.81 and 9,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.62, 21,006.81 and 9,622.14 is: 14,435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.62 : 21,006.81 = 9,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.62/21,006.81 = 9,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.62x = 21,006.81 × 9,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.62x = 202,130,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,130,466.77/14,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.19

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