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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.50, 21,232.10 and 9,996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.50, 21,232.10 and 9,996.87 is: 14,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.50 : 21,232.10 = 9,996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.50/21,232.10 = 9,996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.50x = 21,232.10 × 9,996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.50x = 212,254,387.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,254,387.38/14,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,969.10

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