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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.40, 21,284.10 and 9,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.40, 21,284.10 and 9,815.40 is: 14,723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.40 : 21,284.10 = 9,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.40/21,284.10 = 9,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.40x = 21,284.10 × 9,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.40x = 208,911,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,911,955.14/14,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,723.10

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