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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.39, 21,710.66 and 9,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.39, 21,710.66 and 9,553.04 is: 14,305.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.39 : 21,710.66 = 9,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.39/21,710.66 = 9,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.39x = 21,710.66 × 9,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.39x = 207,402,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,402,647.09/14,498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.22

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