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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,557.70, 21,836.55 and 9,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,557.70, 21,836.55 and 9,308.90 is: 13,963.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,557.70 : 21,836.55 = 9,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,557.70/21,836.55 = 9,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,557.70x = 21,836.55 × 9,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,557.70x = 203,274,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,274,260.30/14,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,963.35

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