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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,123.30, 21,160.65 and 9,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,123.30, 21,160.65 and 9,190.40 is: 13,769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,123.30 : 21,160.65 = 9,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,123.30/21,160.65 = 9,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,123.30x = 21,160.65 × 9,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,123.30x = 194,474,837.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,474,837.76/14,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,769.79

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