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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,528.30, 21,789.81 and 9,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,528.30, 21,789.81 and 9,247.64 is: 13,869.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,528.30 : 21,789.81 = 9,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,528.30/21,789.81 = 9,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,528.30x = 21,789.81 × 9,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,528.30x = 201,504,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,504,209.60/14,528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.78

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