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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,457.68, 21,656.28 and 9,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,457.68, 21,656.28 and 9,237.04 is: 13,836.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,457.68 : 21,656.28 = 9,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,457.68/21,656.28 = 9,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,457.68x = 21,656.28 × 9,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,457.68x = 200,039,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,039,924.61/14,457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.24

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