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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,021.36, 21,040.79 and 9,344.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,021.36, 21,040.79 and 9,344.66 is: 14,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,021.36 : 21,040.79 = 9,344.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,021.36/21,040.79 = 9,344.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,021.36x = 21,040.79 × 9,344.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,021.36x = 196,618,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,618,876.75/14,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,022.82

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