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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.54, 21,995.34 and 9,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.54, 21,995.34 and 9,376.82 is: 14,088.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.54 : 21,995.34 = 9,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.54/21,995.34 = 9,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.54x = 21,995.34 × 9,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.54x = 206,246,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,246,344.02/14,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.31

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