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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.32, 21,668.69 and 9,709.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.32, 21,668.69 and 9,709.58 is: 14,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.32 : 21,668.69 = 9,709.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.32/21,668.69 = 9,709.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.32x = 21,668.69 × 9,709.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.32x = 210,393,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,393,770.71/14,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.72

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