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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,436.63, 21,671.28 and 9,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,436.63, 21,671.28 and 9,696.24 is: 14,555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,436.63 : 21,671.28 = 9,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,436.63/21,671.28 = 9,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,436.63x = 21,671.28 × 9,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,436.63x = 210,129,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,129,931.99/14,436.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,555.33

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