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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,548.82, 21,804.59 and 9,281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,548.82, 21,804.59 and 9,281.79 is: 13,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,548.82 : 21,804.59 = 9,281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,548.82/21,804.59 = 9,281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,548.82x = 21,804.59 × 9,281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,548.82x = 202,385,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,385,648.62/14,548.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.80

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