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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.98, 21,671.93 and 9,463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.98, 21,671.93 and 9,463.92 is: 14,170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.98 : 21,671.93 = 9,463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.98/21,671.93 = 9,463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.98x = 21,671.93 × 9,463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.98x = 205,101,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,101,364.45/14,473.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,170.35

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