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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.62, 21,049.02 and 9,636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.62, 21,049.02 and 9,636.74 is: 14,455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.62 : 21,049.02 = 9,636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.62/21,049.02 = 9,636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.62x = 21,049.02 × 9,636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.62x = 202,843,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,843,932.99/14,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,455.17

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