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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.56, 21,603.83 and 9,717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.56, 21,603.83 and 9,717.91 is: 14,569.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.56 : 21,603.83 = 9,717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.56/21,603.83 = 9,717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.56x = 21,603.83 × 9,717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.56x = 209,944,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,944,075.60/14,409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.78

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