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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,147.97, 21,214.67 and 9,712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,147.97, 21,214.67 and 9,712.41 is: 14,563.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,147.97 : 21,214.67 = 9,712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,147.97/21,214.67 = 9,712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,147.97x = 21,214.67 × 9,712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,147.97x = 206,045,524.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,045,524.49/14,147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.61

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