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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,309.73, 21,460.95 and 9,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,309.73, 21,460.95 and 9,627.12 is: 14,438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,309.73 : 21,460.95 = 9,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,309.73/21,460.95 = 9,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,309.73x = 21,460.95 × 9,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,309.73x = 206,607,140.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,607,140.96/14,309.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.23

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