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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.59, 21,964.82 and 9,337.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.59, 21,964.82 and 9,337.07 is: 13,973.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.59 : 21,964.82 = 9,337.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.59/21,964.82 = 9,337.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.59x = 21,964.82 × 9,337.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.59x = 205,086,905.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,086,905.37/14,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.75

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