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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.64, 21,033.96 and 9,562.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.64, 21,033.96 and 9,562.80 is: 14,351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.64 : 21,033.96 = 9,562.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.64/21,033.96 = 9,562.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.64x = 21,033.96 × 9,562.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.64x = 201,143,552.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,143,552.69/14,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,351.36

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