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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,356.62, 21,512.95 and 9,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,356.62, 21,512.95 and 9,659.23 is: 14,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,356.62 : 21,512.95 = 9,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,356.62/21,512.95 = 9,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,356.62x = 21,512.95 × 9,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,356.62x = 207,798,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,798,454.10/14,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,474.05

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