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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.32, 21,544.02 and 9,679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.32, 21,544.02 and 9,679.98 is: 14,505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.32 : 21,544.02 = 9,679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.32/21,544.02 = 9,679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.32x = 21,544.02 × 9,679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.32x = 208,545,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,545,682.72/14,377.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,505.18

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