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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.65, 21,464.24 and 9,643.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.65, 21,464.24 and 9,643.58 is: 14,481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.65 : 21,464.24 = 9,643.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.65/21,464.24 = 9,643.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.65x = 21,464.24 × 9,643.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.65x = 206,991,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,991,960.04/14,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,481.39

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