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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,635.87, 21,910.73 and 9,071.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,635.87, 21,910.73 and 9,071.35 is: 13,580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,635.87 : 21,910.73 = 9,071.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,635.87/21,910.73 = 9,071.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,635.87x = 21,910.73 × 9,071.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,635.87x = 198,759,791.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,759,791.03/14,635.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.32

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