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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.33, 21,606.76 and 9,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.33, 21,606.76 and 9,673.38 is: 14,502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.33 : 21,606.76 = 9,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.33/21,606.76 = 9,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.33x = 21,606.76 × 9,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.33x = 209,010,243.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,010,243.65/14,412.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,502.18

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