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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.40, 21,011.10 and 9,852.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.40, 21,011.10 and 9,852.10 is: 14,778.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.40 : 21,011.10 = 9,852.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.40/21,011.10 = 9,852.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.40x = 21,011.10 × 9,852.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.40x = 207,003,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,003,458.31/14,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,778.15

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