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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,555.14, 21,816.91 and 9,555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,555.14, 21,816.91 and 9,555.41 is: 14,322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,555.14 : 21,816.91 = 9,555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,555.14/21,816.91 = 9,555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,555.14x = 21,816.91 × 9,555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,555.14x = 208,469,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,469,550.64/14,555.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,322.75

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