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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,110.20, 21,171.98 and 9,432.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,110.20, 21,171.98 and 9,432.45 is: 14,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,110.20 : 21,171.98 = 9,432.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,110.20/21,171.98 = 9,432.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,110.20x = 21,171.98 × 9,432.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,110.20x = 199,703,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,703,666.33/14,110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.14

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