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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.63, 21,848.01 and 9,310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.63, 21,848.01 and 9,310.62 is: 13,954.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.63 : 21,848.01 = 9,310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.63/21,848.01 = 9,310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.63x = 21,848.01 × 9,310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.63x = 203,418,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,418,518.87/14,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.16

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