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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,593.67, 21,872.03 and 9,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,593.67, 21,872.03 and 9,326.64 is: 13,978.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,593.67 : 21,872.03 = 9,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,593.67/21,872.03 = 9,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,593.67x = 21,872.03 × 9,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,593.67x = 203,992,503.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,992,503.25/14,593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.15

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