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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.67, 21,588.03 and 9,465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.67, 21,588.03 and 9,465.30 is: 14,179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.67 : 21,588.03 = 9,465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.67/21,588.03 = 9,465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.67x = 21,588.03 × 9,465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.67x = 204,337,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,337,180.36/14,410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.58

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