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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.51, 21,524.73 and 9,667.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.51, 21,524.73 and 9,667.14 is: 14,485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.51 : 21,524.73 = 9,667.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.51/21,524.73 = 9,667.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.51x = 21,524.73 × 9,667.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.51x = 208,082,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,082,578.37/14,364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,485.88

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