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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.17, 21,869.78 and 9,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.17, 21,869.78 and 9,325.14 is: 13,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.17 : 21,869.78 = 9,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.17/21,869.78 = 9,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.17x = 21,869.78 × 9,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.17x = 203,938,713.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,938,713.64/14,592.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.91

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