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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.52, 21,966.12 and 9,455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.52, 21,966.12 and 9,455.46 is: 14,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.52 : 21,966.12 = 9,455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.52/21,966.12 = 9,455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.52x = 21,966.12 × 9,455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.52x = 207,699,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,699,769.02/14,660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,167.29

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