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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.18, 21,835.34 and 9,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.18, 21,835.34 and 9,302.60 is: 13,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.18 : 21,835.34 = 9,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.18/21,835.34 = 9,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.18x = 21,835.34 × 9,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.18x = 203,125,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,125,433.88/14,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,942.13

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