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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.45, 21,045.72 and 9,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.45, 21,045.72 and 9,366.40 is: 14,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.45 : 21,045.72 = 9,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.45/21,045.72 = 9,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.45x = 21,045.72 × 9,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.45x = 197,122,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,122,693.24/14,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,052.64

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