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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.80, 21,316.80 and 9,826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.80, 21,316.80 and 9,826.40 is: 14,745.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.80 : 21,316.80 = 9,826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.80/21,316.80 = 9,826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.80x = 21,316.80 × 9,826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.80x = 209,467,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,467,403.52/14,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,745.20

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