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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,597.62, 21,910.28 and 9,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,597.62, 21,910.28 and 9,034.14 is: 13,559.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,597.62 : 21,910.28 = 9,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,597.62/21,910.28 = 9,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,597.62x = 21,910.28 × 9,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,597.62x = 197,940,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,940,501.52/14,597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,559.78

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