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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.61, 21,178.43 and 9,165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.61, 21,178.43 and 9,165.71 is: 13,768.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.61 : 21,178.43 = 9,165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.61/21,178.43 = 9,165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.61x = 21,178.43 × 9,165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.61x = 194,115,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,115,195.91/14,098.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,768.40

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