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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,018.58, 21,013.65 and 9,091.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,018.58, 21,013.65 and 9,091.35 is: 13,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,018.58 : 21,013.65 = 9,091.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,018.58/21,013.65 = 9,091.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,018.58x = 21,013.65 × 9,091.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,018.58x = 191,042,446.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,042,446.93/14,018.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.80

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