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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.93, 21,613.77 and 9,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.93, 21,613.77 and 9,482.64 is: 14,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.93 : 21,613.77 = 9,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.93/21,613.77 = 9,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.93x = 21,613.77 × 9,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.93x = 204,955,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,955,599.95/14,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.48

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