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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,193.36, 21,246.24 and 9,252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,193.36, 21,246.24 and 9,252.36 is: 13,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,193.36 : 21,246.24 = 9,252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,193.36/21,246.24 = 9,252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,193.36x = 21,246.24 × 9,252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,193.36x = 196,577,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,577,861.13/14,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,849.99

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