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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.36, 21,197.51 and 9,697.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.36, 21,197.51 and 9,697.08 is: 14,526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.36 : 21,197.51 = 9,697.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.36/21,197.51 = 9,697.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.36x = 21,197.51 × 9,697.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.36x = 205,553,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,553,950.27/14,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.41

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