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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,213.76, 21,339.18 and 9,554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,213.76, 21,339.18 and 9,554.64 is: 14,344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,213.76 : 21,339.18 = 9,554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,213.76/21,339.18 = 9,554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,213.76x = 21,339.18 × 9,554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,213.76x = 203,888,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,888,182.80/14,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,344.42

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