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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,194.36, 21,247.74 and 9,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,194.36, 21,247.74 and 9,253.36 is: 13,851.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,194.36 : 21,247.74 = 9,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,194.36/21,247.74 = 9,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,194.36x = 21,247.74 × 9,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,194.36x = 196,612,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,612,987.41/14,194.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,851.49

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