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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.02, 21,930.35 and 9,686.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.02, 21,930.35 and 9,686.93 is: 14,515.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.02 : 21,930.35 = 9,686.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.02/21,930.35 = 9,686.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.02x = 21,930.35 × 9,686.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.02x = 212,437,844.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,437,844.37/14,635.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,515.72

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