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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,288.08, 21,423.48 and 9,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,288.08, 21,423.48 and 9,657.04 is: 14,479.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288.08 : 21,423.48 = 9,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288.08/21,423.48 = 9,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288.08x = 21,423.48 × 9,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288.08x = 206,887,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,887,403.30/14,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.72

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