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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,510.24, 21,775.08 and 9,319.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,510.24, 21,775.08 and 9,319.76 is: 13,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,510.24 : 21,775.08 = 9,319.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,510.24/21,775.08 = 9,319.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,510.24x = 21,775.08 × 9,319.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,510.24x = 202,938,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,938,519.58/14,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.88

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