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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,544.46, 21,819.39 and 9,618.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,544.46, 21,819.39 and 9,618.22 is: 14,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,544.46 : 21,819.39 = 9,618.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,544.46/21,819.39 = 9,618.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,544.46x = 21,819.39 × 9,618.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,544.46x = 209,863,536.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,863,536.10/14,544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,429.11

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