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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.58, 21,960.32 and 9,334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.58, 21,960.32 and 9,334.06 is: 13,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.58 : 21,960.32 = 9,334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.58/21,960.32 = 9,334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.58x = 21,960.32 × 9,334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.58x = 204,978,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,978,842.93/14,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.25

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