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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.06, 21,041.89 and 9,361.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.06, 21,041.89 and 9,361.94 is: 14,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.06 : 21,041.89 = 9,361.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.06/21,041.89 = 9,361.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.06x = 21,041.89 × 9,361.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.06x = 196,992,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,992,940.87/14,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,058.82

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