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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.17, 21,871.27 and 9,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.17, 21,871.27 and 9,326.14 is: 13,977.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.17 : 21,871.27 = 9,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.17/21,871.27 = 9,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.17x = 21,871.27 × 9,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.17x = 203,974,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,974,526.00/14,593.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.40

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