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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,581.68, 21,879.66 and 9,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,581.68, 21,879.66 and 9,033.54 is: 13,554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,581.68 : 21,879.66 = 9,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,581.68/21,879.66 = 9,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,581.68x = 21,879.66 × 9,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,581.68x = 197,650,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,650,783.80/14,581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,554.73

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