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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,552.92, 21,792.31 and 9,607.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,552.92, 21,792.31 and 9,607.47 is: 14,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,552.92 : 21,792.31 = 9,607.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,552.92/21,792.31 = 9,607.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,552.92x = 21,792.31 × 9,607.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,552.92x = 209,368,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,368,858.82/14,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,386.72

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