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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,558.04, 21,832.50 and 9,285.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,558.04, 21,832.50 and 9,285.54 is: 13,925.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,558.04 : 21,832.50 = 9,285.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,558.04/21,832.50 = 9,285.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,558.04x = 21,832.50 × 9,285.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,558.04x = 202,726,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,726,552.05/14,558.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.40

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