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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,384.62, 21,554.95 and 9,687.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,384.62, 21,554.95 and 9,687.26 is: 14,516.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,384.62 : 21,554.95 = 9,687.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,384.62/21,554.95 = 9,687.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,384.62x = 21,554.95 × 9,687.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,384.62x = 208,808,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,808,404.94/14,384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,516.09

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