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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,131.80, 21,173.40 and 9,198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,131.80, 21,173.40 and 9,198.90 is: 13,782.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,131.80 : 21,173.40 = 9,198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,131.80/21,173.40 = 9,198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,131.80x = 21,173.40 × 9,198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,131.80x = 194,771,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,771,989.26/14,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.53

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