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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.65, 21,373.84 and 9,571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.65, 21,373.84 and 9,571.63 is: 14,357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.65 : 21,373.84 = 9,571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.65/21,373.84 = 9,571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.65x = 21,373.84 × 9,571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.65x = 204,582,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,582,488.16/14,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.02

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