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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.67, 21,867.53 and 9,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.67, 21,867.53 and 9,323.64 is: 13,973.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.67 : 21,867.53 = 9,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.67/21,867.53 = 9,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.67x = 21,867.53 × 9,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.67x = 203,884,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,884,930.79/14,590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.66

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