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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,445.97, 21,631.97 and 9,997.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,445.97, 21,631.97 and 9,997.48 is: 14,970.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,445.97 : 21,631.97 = 9,997.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,445.97/21,631.97 = 9,997.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,445.97x = 21,631.97 × 9,997.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,445.97x = 216,265,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,265,187.44/14,445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,970.62

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