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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.80, 21,122.46 and 9,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.80, 21,122.46 and 9,164.96 is: 13,737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.80 : 21,122.46 = 9,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.80/21,122.46 = 9,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.80x = 21,122.46 × 9,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.80x = 193,586,501.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,586,501.00/14,091.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.53

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