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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,460.56, 21,710.04 and 9,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,460.56, 21,710.04 and 9,268.88 is: 13,915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460.56 : 21,710.04 = 9,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460.56/21,710.04 = 9,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460.56x = 21,710.04 × 9,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460.56x = 201,227,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,227,755.56/14,460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.63

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