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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,465.94, 21,676.58 and 9,767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,465.94, 21,676.58 and 9,767.54 is: 14,636.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,465.94 : 21,676.58 = 9,767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,465.94/21,676.58 = 9,767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,465.94x = 21,676.58 × 9,767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,465.94x = 211,726,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,726,778.25/14,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.23

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