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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.56, 21,987.12 and 9,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.56, 21,987.12 and 9,469.44 is: 14,188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.56 : 21,987.12 = 9,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.56/21,987.12 = 9,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.56x = 21,987.12 × 9,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.56x = 208,205,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,205,713.61/14,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.21

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