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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,417.79, 21,598.70 and 9,472.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,417.79, 21,598.70 and 9,472.43 is: 14,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,417.79 : 21,598.70 = 9,472.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,417.79/21,598.70 = 9,472.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,417.79x = 21,598.70 × 9,472.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,417.79x = 204,592,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,592,018.49/14,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.25

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