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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.46, 21,967.83 and 9,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.46, 21,967.83 and 9,026.94 is: 13,520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.46 : 21,967.83 = 9,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.46/21,967.83 = 9,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.46x = 21,967.83 × 9,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.46x = 198,302,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,302,283.34/14,666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.80

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