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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.72, 21,848.28 and 9,934.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.72, 21,848.28 and 9,934.48 is: 14,906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.72 : 21,848.28 = 9,934.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.72/21,848.28 = 9,934.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.72x = 21,848.28 × 9,934.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.72x = 217,051,300.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,051,300.69/14,560.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,906.63

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