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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.74, 21,860.69 and 9,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.74, 21,860.69 and 9,014.76 is: 13,525.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.74 : 21,860.69 = 9,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.74/21,860.69 = 9,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.74x = 21,860.69 × 9,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.74x = 197,068,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,068,828.71/14,569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,525.90

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