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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.76, 21,881.40 and 9,052.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.76, 21,881.40 and 9,052.26 is: 13,552.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.76 : 21,881.40 = 9,052.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.76/21,881.40 = 9,052.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.76x = 21,881.40 × 9,052.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.76x = 198,076,121.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,076,121.96/14,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,552.23

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