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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.37, 21,015.55 and 9,614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.37, 21,015.55 and 9,614.50 is: 14,421.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.37 : 21,015.55 = 9,614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.37/21,015.55 = 9,614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.37x = 21,015.55 × 9,614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.37x = 202,053,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,053,964.95/14,010.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,421.75

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