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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.16, 21,874.28 and 9,328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.16, 21,874.28 and 9,328.14 is: 13,980.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.16 : 21,874.28 = 9,328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.16/21,874.28 = 9,328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.16x = 21,874.28 × 9,328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.16x = 204,046,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,046,346.24/14,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,980.41

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