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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,631.26, 21,903.81 and 9,066.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,631.26, 21,903.81 and 9,066.72 is: 13,573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,631.26 : 21,903.81 = 9,066.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,631.26/21,903.81 = 9,066.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,631.26x = 21,903.81 × 9,066.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,631.26x = 198,595,712.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,595,712.20/14,631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.38

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