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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.28, 21,237.96 and 9,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.28, 21,237.96 and 9,799.24 is: 14,706.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.28 : 21,237.96 = 9,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.28/21,237.96 = 9,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.28x = 21,237.96 × 9,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.28x = 208,115,867.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,115,867.15/14,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.50

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