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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.69, 21,727.04 and 9,323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.69, 21,727.04 and 9,323.37 is: 13,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.69 : 21,727.04 = 9,323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.69/21,727.04 = 9,323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.69x = 21,727.04 × 9,323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.69x = 202,569,186.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,569,186.31/14,484.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.06

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