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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.37, 21,518.55 and 9,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.37, 21,518.55 and 9,663 is: 14,479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.37 : 21,518.55 = 9,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.37/21,518.55 = 9,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.37x = 21,518.55 × 9,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.37x = 207,933,748.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,933,748.65/14,360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.69

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