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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.56, 21,602.33 and 9,716.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.56, 21,602.33 and 9,716.91 is: 14,568.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.56 : 21,602.33 = 9,716.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.56/21,602.33 = 9,716.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.56x = 21,602.33 × 9,716.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.56x = 209,907,920.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,907,920.69/14,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,568.28

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