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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.79, 21,823.09 and 9,024.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.79, 21,823.09 and 9,024.53 is: 13,517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.79 : 21,823.09 = 9,024.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.79/21,823.09 = 9,024.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.79x = 21,823.09 × 9,024.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.79x = 196,942,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,942,998.72/14,569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,517.22

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