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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.09, 21,962.57 and 9,335.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.09, 21,962.57 and 9,335.57 is: 13,971.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.09 : 21,962.57 = 9,335.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.09/21,962.57 = 9,335.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.09x = 21,962.57 × 9,335.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.09x = 205,032,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,032,953.12/14,675.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,971.50

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