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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,181.74, 21,294.44 and 9,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,181.74, 21,294.44 and 9,445.06 is: 14,182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,181.74 : 21,294.44 = 9,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,181.74/21,294.44 = 9,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,181.74x = 21,294.44 × 9,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,181.74x = 201,127,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,127,263.47/14,181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,182.13

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