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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.60, 21,042.86 and 9,632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.60, 21,042.86 and 9,632.73 is: 14,449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.60 : 21,042.86 = 9,632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.60/21,042.86 = 9,632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.60x = 21,042.86 × 9,632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.60x = 202,700,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,700,140.64/14,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,449.06

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