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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,115.70, 21,173.55 and 9,687.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,115.70, 21,173.55 and 9,687.03 is: 14,530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,115.70 : 21,173.55 = 9,687.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,115.70/21,173.55 = 9,687.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,115.70x = 21,173.55 × 9,687.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,115.70x = 205,108,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,108,814.06/14,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,530.55

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