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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,101.94, 19,452.12 and 9,321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,101.94, 19,452.12 and 9,321.93 is: 12,858.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,101.94 : 19,452.12 = 9,321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,101.94/19,452.12 = 9,321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,101.94x = 19,452.12 × 9,321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,101.94x = 181,331,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,331,300.99/14,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.61

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