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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.46, 21,094.78 and 9,071.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.46, 21,094.78 and 9,071.79 is: 13,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.46 : 21,094.78 = 9,071.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.46/21,094.78 = 9,071.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.46x = 21,094.78 × 9,071.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.46x = 191,367,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,367,414.26/14,072.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,598.72

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