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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.52, 21,538.24 and 9,676.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.52, 21,538.24 and 9,676.16 is: 14,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.52 : 21,538.24 = 9,676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.52/21,538.24 = 9,676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.52x = 21,538.24 × 9,676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.52x = 208,407,456.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,407,456.36/14,373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,499.40

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