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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.49, 21,916.17 and 9,074.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.49, 21,916.17 and 9,074.97 is: 13,585.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.49 : 21,916.17 = 9,074.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.49/21,916.17 = 9,074.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.49x = 21,916.17 × 9,074.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.49x = 198,888,585.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,888,585.26/14,639.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,585.76

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