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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.14, 21,847.25 and 9,310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.14, 21,847.25 and 9,310.12 is: 13,953.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.14 : 21,847.25 = 9,310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.14/21,847.25 = 9,310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.14x = 21,847.25 × 9,310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.14x = 203,400,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,400,519.17/14,577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.39

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