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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,467.97, 21,738.38 and 9,205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,467.97, 21,738.38 and 9,205.35 is: 13,831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,467.97 : 21,738.38 = 9,205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,467.97/21,738.38 = 9,205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,467.97x = 21,738.38 × 9,205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,467.97x = 200,109,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,109,268.79/14,467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.19

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