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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,589.68, 21,891.66 and 9,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,589.68, 21,891.66 and 9,041.54 is: 13,566.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,589.68 : 21,891.66 = 9,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,589.68/21,891.66 = 9,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,589.68x = 21,891.66 × 9,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,589.68x = 197,934,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,934,319.56/14,589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,566.73

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