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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.10, 21,210.15 and 9,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.10, 21,210.15 and 9,215.30 is: 13,822.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.10 : 21,210.15 = 9,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.10/21,210.15 = 9,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.10x = 21,210.15 × 9,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.10x = 195,457,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,457,895.30/14,140.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,822.95

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