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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.97, 21,705.37 and 9,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.97, 21,705.37 and 9,511.26 is: 14,259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.97 : 21,705.37 = 9,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.97/21,705.37 = 9,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.97x = 21,705.37 × 9,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.97x = 206,445,312.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,445,312.29/14,477.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,259.27

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