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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600.63, 21,914.78 and 9,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,600.63, 21,914.78 and 9,037.14 is: 13,564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600.63 : 21,914.78 = 9,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600.63/21,914.78 = 9,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600.63x = 21,914.78 × 9,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600.63x = 198,046,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,046,934.93/14,600.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.27

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