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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.38, 21,051.66 and 9,638.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.38, 21,051.66 and 9,638.51 is: 14,457.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.38 : 21,051.66 = 9,638.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.38/21,051.66 = 9,638.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.38x = 21,051.66 × 9,638.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.38x = 202,906,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,906,530.17/14,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,457.82

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