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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.69, 21,460.96 and 9,645.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.69, 21,460.96 and 9,645.49 is: 14,442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.69 : 21,460.96 = 9,645.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.69/21,460.96 = 9,645.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.69x = 21,460.96 × 9,645.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.69x = 207,001,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,001,475.07/14,332.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.61

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