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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.31, 21,061.96 and 9,645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.31, 21,061.96 and 9,645.44 is: 14,468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.31 : 21,061.96 = 9,645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.31/21,061.96 = 9,645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.31x = 21,061.96 × 9,645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.31x = 203,151,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,151,742.04/14,041.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.15

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