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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.88, 21,044.52 and 9,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.88, 21,044.52 and 9,364.68 is: 14,060.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.88 : 21,044.52 = 9,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.88/21,044.52 = 9,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.88x = 21,044.52 × 9,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.88x = 197,075,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,075,195.55/14,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.85

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