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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.06, 21,565.59 and 9,117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.06, 21,565.59 and 9,117.32 is: 13,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.06 : 21,565.59 = 9,117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.06/21,565.59 = 9,117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.06x = 21,565.59 × 9,117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.06x = 196,620,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,620,385.02/14,377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,675.98

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