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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.04, 21,839.38 and 9,287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.04, 21,839.38 and 9,287.57 is: 13,922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.04 : 21,839.38 = 9,287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.04/21,839.38 = 9,287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.04x = 21,839.38 × 9,287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.04x = 202,834,836.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,834,836.71/14,569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.32

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