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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.95, 21,571.10 and 9,445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.95, 21,571.10 and 9,445.67 is: 14,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.95 : 21,571.10 = 9,445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.95/21,571.10 = 9,445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.95x = 21,571.10 × 9,445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.95x = 203,753,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,753,337.05/14,376.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,172.23

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